In France, police used tear gas against protesters in five cities
Kyiv • UNN
In France, protests against the high cost of living spread across eight cities; police used tear gas and water cannons. Up to 800,000 people took part.
In France, clashes with police occurred during protests against the high cost of living. Law enforcement used tear gas in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Lille, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Montpellier and Nantes. AFP reports, writes UNN.
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According to the publication, 70,000 law enforcement officers were deployed across the country to maintain order. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez reported that 135 people had been detained and dangerous objects seized.
According to estimates by the CGT trade union, around 800,000 people took part in protests across the country, while the authorities counted 410,000. In Paris, police data indicated that 110,000 people took part in the demonstration.
In the capital, the main rally proceeded largely peacefully, but clashes broke out after it ended. Police used tear gas and batons, as well as a water cannon. In Nantes, protesters broke through police lines while attempting to reach the city center.
The authorities stepped up security measures following riots a week earlier, during which public buildings were damaged, hundreds of shops were looted and 2,700 people were detained.