Mass Arrests Reported as Paris Gripped by Demonstrations

Mass Arrests Reported as Paris Gripped by Demonstrations

Demonstrations gripped Paris after the French government narrowly survived a vote of no confidence on Monday, March 20, sparked by last week’s decision to push through contentious pension reforms without a parliamentary vote. Footage by Ali Letaissa shows a smashed ATM and police responding to a crowd in central Paris. Citing police, Le Monde reported at least 171 people were arrested on Monday and early Tuesday. Demonstrations have been planned…

At least 171 arrested in serious riots during demonstrations in Paris

At least 171 people have been arrested during the serious riots that occurred this Monday in Paris, coinciding with the approval in the Assembly.

Mass Arrests Reported as Paris Gripped by Demonstrations

Demonstrations gripped Paris after the French government narrowly survived a vote of no confidence on Monday, March 20, sparked by last week’s decision to push through contentious pension reforms without a parliamentary vote. Footage by Ali Letaissa shows a smashed ATM and police responding to a crowd in central Paris. Citing police, Le Monde reported at least 171 people were arrested on Monday and early Tuesday. Demonstrations have been planned…

At least 113 arrested after serious riots during protests in France

At least 113 people have been arrested during the serious riots that occurred this Monday in Paris coinciding with the approval of the pension reform in the National Assembly. Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of central Paris this Monday, knocked down garbage containers, set fire to them and looted shops in the most emblematic shopping streets of the French capital, according to the French press.