French Justice Minister promises 'extremely firm' punishment for rioters

This weekend's rioting in France highlighted failings in the security services' ‌handling of ‌threats posed by looters, said Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin. He promised that rioters would face extremely firm punishment. FRANCE 24's...

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French Justice Minister promises 'extremely firm' punishment for rioters

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