Macron tours the Gulf as critics question the timing
The president left on a three-day tour to secure fuel supplies while curfews were in force at home.
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President Emmanuel Macron left on a three-day tour of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar. He defended the trip as a way to secure fuel prices and security ties.Sources:1CNBC
Critics questioned the timing of the trip during the unrest.Sources:1CNBC
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- Curfews imposed in Paris, Lyon and other citiesParts of Paris and Lyon went under overnight curfew; more than 2,500 people were in custody.Sources:CNBC
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