Macron convenes Thursday review of October 17 violence, pledges transparency

French President Macron announced a Thursday morning meeting with intelligence officials, PM Lecornu, and relevant ministers to obtain a detailed report on the October 17 mobilization marked by violence and looting. Speaking from Doha, he stressed the need for transparency, amid reported government dialogue calls being poorly received. The move signals an effort to address domestic fallout from the unrest, though specifics of the events remain under review.