PNN – French media reported that the Lyon tourism office, located in Place Bellecour, was set on fire during the protests and unrest in France.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network; the French network BFMTV reported on Saturday that the Lyon tourism office in Place Bellecour was engulfed in flames as protests and unrest continued across France.
According to the report, masked individuals smashed windows and damaged parts of the building before setting it on fire. BFMTV also reported looting at the scene, noting that police and fire services were en route.
For about a month, France has been facing a wave of unrest, which began following protests by students in the Paris suburbs over poor conditions in educational institutions.
Additionally, a march in Paris on Saturday was delayed due to clashes between protesters and the police, which also resulted in several arrests.
Paris, the capital of France, and several other cities across the country witnessed widespread protest gatherings on Saturday. As high school students and members of the “Yellow Vests” movement took to the streets of Paris, initial clashes between protesters and police forces were also reported.