Mainstream media slammed for hiding the truth about French riots

News24 host Elizabeth Pipko questions why outlets would describe the unrest as mostly peaceful when footage shows burning buildings, damaged historic sites and mass arrests. “I mean, everyone in the US is watching what's going on in France," Ms Pipko said. “Everybody knows that buildings are on fire, that historical elements are being torn to shreds, if not completely destroyed. “Everybody can see; I think it was over 2,000 protesters that were arrested over the weekend. “People know what's going on. “What is the benefit of pretending that this is mostly peaceful?”