Storekeepers in France defend their shops from looters amid violent protests

Some shopkeepers in France took matters into their own hands to protect their businesses as riots and looting swept across the country on Oct 17 and 18. An image of a gaming shop employee in Nice who confronted looters who tried to enter his store has become a symbol of courage in France. But not everyone could save their livelihoods. French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that those responsible for the destruction “must pay” and those who looted "must pay back." #france #francenews #protest #octobre17 Read more here: https://cna.asia/3VWEjqg Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia