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Violent Demonstrators Attack Regional Prefect Residence in Bordeaux as Anger Targets State Symbols

Local authorities in Bordeaux reported a direct assault on the official residence of the regional prefect by violent protesters, marking a severe escalation in targeted attacks against key symbols of the French state.
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