More than 400,000 Protest Across France
- More than 400,000 people marched across France over rising living costs and concerns about school funding, according to the Interior Ministry.
- Clashes broke out near the end of the Paris march, where police used tear gas and water cannons after some protesters threw projectiles.
- Police arrested 135 people nationwide and seized fireworks, improvised weapons, airsoft guns, and a katana, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said.
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More than 400,000 people took to the streets across France to protest against inadequate funding for schools and the rising cost of living. The French interior ministry put the number of participants at 410,000, while the CGT union put the number at nearly 800,000. In Paris, authorities counted 110,000 demonstrators. The march began peacefully, but towards the end, near the Porte de Vincennes, some participants began throwing objects. Police use…
Over 410,000 March Across France over Cost of Living as Police Deploy Water Cannons and Tear Gas in Paris Amid Clashes
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. In Lyon, riot police filled the streets and fired tear gas to disperse a crowd of approximately 150 demonstrators who attempted to block a central road in an area under active protest bans, Euronews reported. World News | Over 410,000 March Across France over Cost of Living as Police Deploy Water Cannons and Tear Gas in Paris Amid Clashes.
The day was accompanied by an extensive security operation arranged by the government of Emmanuel Macron, which deployed nearly 70,000 troops, armoured vehicles, helicopters and drones.
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