‘It’s hard for us’: Paris small businesses bear brunt of protest violence

In Paris, Hassan Rashdul’s mobile phone shop near Place de la République was ransacked during Saturday’s looting and rioting. The 32-year-old owner estimates that at least 70,000 euros’ worth of stock was stolen, a loss his insurance will not cover, and says his business is struggling to survive. The French government says it will cover employee salaries for about 3,000 affected businesses and establish a fund to help them restock. Digital Minister Anne Le Henanff has urged online platforms to remove listings for stolen goods.