Tear gas, clashes hit French cities in cost-of-living protests
Clashes spread across multiple cities as protesters over cost-of-living grievances broke into buildings and authorities detained more than 160 people, officials said.
- On Saturday, Paris police arrested 40 people and fired tear gas near the Arc and Champs-Elysees, stating arrests were "primarily for carrying weapons or prohibited protective gear."
- Nationwide demonstrations erupted across France as part of a movement against high prices, inequality, and public spending that began last month in Paris' suburbs over teacher absences and shabby facilities.
- Official Lecornu reported more than 900 police injured, while the internal police watchdog investigates at least two dozen cases of alleged police violence; Interior Minister Laurent Nunez warned "all types of intermediate weapons can be used."
- In Marseille, clashes continued with trash cans set alight as President Emmanuel Macron appealed for "calm" and "respect for people and property," while police warned of enhanced checks amid reports that around 40,000 could gather in Paris.
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President Emmanuel Macron had warned that the right to demonstrate must be accompanied by respect, but in many places there is violence between demonstrators and police. There are numerous arrests.
Attacks on police officers, attempted looting and arson: protests against high cost of living have resulted in riots all over France. Tens of thousands are taking part in the ongoing demonstrations.
Tear gas, clashes hit French cities in cost-of-living protests
PARIS, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters in several French cities on Saturday as some of the most violent protests in years over living costs and public services drew thousands onto the streets.
A large protest rally is taking place in Paris. More than 160 people have been arrested across France, while tens of thousands are expected to take part in protests against rising fuel prices and the cost of living. The students have been joined by the yellow vests.
Paris, 17 Oct (EFE).- The demonstration called this Saturday in Paris against the rise in the cost of life began with violent incidents in the Republic Square, where several hundred individuals confronted the security forces, reported the Police Prefecture, as in Lyon (southeast) where they looted and burned a [...] The entrance Manifestations in Paris and Lyon record multiple incidents with violent groups was first published in HolaNews.
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Police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters in several French cities on Saturday as some of the most violent protests in years over living costs and public services drew thousands onto the streets. French authorities said 140 protests involving 32,800 people had been recorded outside Paris by midday and blamed the unrest on what they described as the “ultra-left”. The protests began last month at high schools in Paris’ poor northern subur…
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