French Minister Acknowledges Police Lost Control During Riots and Looting

French Interior Minister Nunez said authorities failed to anticipate the scale of unrest, admitting a lack of foresight in deploying security forces. On Saturday, the number of officers deployed was insufficient to manage the large crowds involved in the protests. The minister's remarks came as riots and looting were reported during the demonstrations. The admission amounts to an acknowledgment that police lost control of the situation at points during the unrest. Further details beyond the minister's statement were not included in the source article.