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French authorities call for videos of looting to identify rioters

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To identify rioters across France last weekend, French authorities are calling on people who filmed scenes of looting to assist the investigation by handing the videos in. That is an unprecedented decision - one causing debate.

French authorities call for videos of looting to identify rioters
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Time
23 Oct 2026, 10:47 UTC
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France 24
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Yağma ve isyan olayları, Fransa genelinde son hafta sonu yaşandı
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Regional Spread Risk30%
Civilian Impact45%
Source Reliability80%
Escalation Probability25%
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