France: 217 jailed, 2,700 arrested in post-protest riot crackdown

French authorities have arrested over 2,700 people nationwide since Saturday in connection with riots that erupted alongside demonstrations, with 217 already imprisoned and 1,000 brought to court. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced the figures during a visit to Fleury-Mérogis prison, indicating a rapid judicial response. The scale of arrests and swift sentencing signals a firm state crackdown, though the underlying triggers and broader political implications remain unclear.

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