More Than 1,300 Arrested During Nationwide Protests in France
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French authorities arrested 1,314 people during nationwide protests on Saturday, October 24, as demonstrations over living costs, inequality, school funding and public services continued for a second weekend.
The Interior Ministry estimated that about 410,000 people participated across France, including 110,000 in Paris. The CGT union gave a substantially higher estimate of roughly 800,000 nationwide and 250,000 in the capital.
Most marches remained peaceful, but clashes broke out on their sidelines in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and other cities. In Paris, police used tear gas and water cannon against a group of about 500 hooded youths who threw stones at officers. Protesters in Marseille blocked a street, burned rubbish bins and threw rocks and bottles, while two jewelry shops were looted, according to a Reuters report cited by CNBC. Police also used tear gas in several other cities.
More than 70,000 police officers and gendarmes were deployed nationwide. Although unrest and property damage were reported, the violence was less extensive than during the previous weekend’s demonstrations.
French unions and protest groups have called for further rallies on October 31 and a nationwide strike on November 5. Solidaires co-leader Murielle Guilbert said discontent was bringing together students, workers, firefighters and other groups.
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