Tear gas, water cannon, clashes: France hit by third weekend of protests
Nationwide protests in France attracted an estimated 320,000 participants voicing concerns over rising living costs and government policies. Fresh clashes erupted between police and protesters in Paris, leading to the use of tear gas. While many protests were peaceful, some demonstrators engaged in violent confrontations with security forces. Participants included a coalition of youth…
France is experiencing its third weekend of nationwide protests, with an estimated 320,000 people participating, according to the government, and nearly 500,000 as claimed by a coalition of youth organisations and student unions. Demonstrations have taken place in major cities including Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Toulouse, with clashes erupting in Paris where protesters hurled paving stones and incendiary devices at police, leading to the use of tear gas and water cannons.
The government deployed around 70,000 police officers and gendarmes to manage the protests and prevent violence, but tensions remain high following warnings of a high risk of public disorder. The protests are driven by growing public anger over rising living costs, declining purchasing power, strained public services, and dissatisfaction with government policies.
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