Following nearly a week of intense protests sparked by a fatal police shooting, a report from France's Ministry of Interior reveals the extensive damage inflicted across the nation. The report, as shared by Le Parisien, documents a staggering 5,662 vehicles burned and over 1,000 buildings damaged. Over 3,354 arrests have been made since the unrest began, with 1,282 occurring in the Paris metropolitan area alone.

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin disclosed that more than half of those apprehended had no prior criminal record or interaction with law enforcement. The average age of those arrested is remarkably young, at just 17. The report further details 254 attacks targeting law enforcement facilities, resulting in injuries to over 720 personnel.

The peak of the violence occurred between Thursday and Saturday evenings, witnessing approximately 2,186 arrests, 3,500 vehicles torched, and 168 assaults on police premises. While the demonstrations appear to be waning with increased police presence, the underlying tensions remain. The unrest, predominantly fueled by teenage frustration in suburban and urban housing projects, highlights the perceived discrimination faced by many young people with immigrant backgrounds.

Beyond a march held last week for Nahel, the 17-year-old victim of Algerian descent whose death ignited the protests, there has been minimal organized demonstration. The anger has instead manifested in direct confrontations between youth and police, with escalating tactics on both sides.

French President Emmanuel Macron is currently engaging with mayors from 220 towns nationwide to address the crisis. From Sunday to Monday, 34 buildings, many government-related, were targeted across France. President Macron attributed the rapid spread of unrest to social media and urged parental responsibility. Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti echoed this sentiment, warning of potential prosecution for parents deemed negligent in their duties.