Macron promises full transparency over security forces' response to unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday, 18 October, that there would be "full transparency" over the response by security forces to protests that turned violent this weekend. The pledge follows criticism that police preparations for the unrest had been inadequate.

Macron addressed the nation about the situation. France 24 has published a replay of the address as a video.

The source gives no further details on the causes or locations of the protests, the number of people affected, or how the promised transparency will be delivered. Those questions remain open pending more information.