Riot police will use new tools, including drones and video surveillance, to help prevent violence and send rioters to trial
The unexpected surge in violence in the capital came as support for the four-month-old protest movement – which is calling for more economic justice – has been dwindling. Jean-Christophe Lagarde said: “Since December 1, the government keeps saying ‘never again’. But it is about time it starts turning words into action … to enable a permanent end to these scenes of chaos.
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