Macron: We also feel shame when we see the devastation on our streets
Paris, October 18 (Hibya) - French President Emmanuel Macron said they felt anger and shame following protests in the country, stressing that those responsible for looting and attacks on public buildings should be punished. Macron emphasized the need to distinguish peaceful protesters demonstrating against rising fuel prices from those involved in violence.
French President Emmanuel Macron made statements regarding protests across the country and incidents of violence in several cities.
Macron said, "We are all angry tonight. We also feel shame when we see the devastation on our streets."
Stating that those who loot and attack government buildings should be punished, Macron said, "Those people who loot and attack government buildings must pay for their crimes."
Emphasizing that peaceful demonstrators should not be confused with those engaging in violence, Macron said, "We must never confuse peaceful protesters with looters, because there are people who rightly feel that fuel prices have risen too much."
Macron also stated that he would continue his contacts with Gulf countries to secure fuel and gas supplies.
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