Protests: 1000 arrests in renewed riots in France – looting and chaos in Barcelona
In France, hundreds of thousands took to the streets peacefully, but there were also riots again. Protests also escalated in Italy. And Barcelona experienced a night of violence.
Demonstrations in France turned violent on Saturday, with police arresting nearly 1,000 people across the country. French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced the figure may rise as authorities tally the exact number. "Numerous lootings have been prevented," he stated, noting that property damage and theft occurred but were not as severe as the previous week's clashes.
Police remained on high alert following the heavy riots on October 17th near demonstrations. Over 70,000 police officers and gendarmes were deployed for the weekend, with water cannons and armored vehicles ready for action. Shop owners reinforced storefronts with tape in cities like Paris to deter potential damage. Nationwide protests saw an estimated 410,000 participants, with around 110,000 in Paris alone.
In the capital, police made over 3,000 checks and arrested 65 people. The ongoing demonstrations, initially aimed at advocating for better school equipment, have now expanded to protest high living costs.
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