Arrests continue in France amid clashes during protests / Screenshot from a video
In France, police detained nearly a thousand people during a new wave of protests against the high cost of living. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez noted extreme aggression on the part of far-left extremists.
According to a government official, two people were seriously injured during the clashes. TVNET reports that 70,000 police officers were deployed to maintain order in the country.
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The Scale of the Clashes
Security forces used tear gas against demonstrators in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille, Toulouse, Montpellier, and Nantes.
According to French authorities, at least 410,000 demonstrators took part in protests across the country, with up to 250,000 taking to the streets of the capital. Meanwhile, the CGT union claims that the number of protesters nationwide reached 800,000.
Laurent Nunez noted that the situation is currently “better” than during previous riots, as law enforcement acted more swiftly, conducted more checks prior to the protests, and protected businesses more effectively.
As a reminder, mass protests have been ongoing in the country for several weeks now. Earlier, security forces in French cities Thousands of people have already been detained in response to riots and looting, and President Emmanuel Macron announced decisive countermeasures for violators.
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