France Protests Turn Violent: 1,800 Arrested, City Halls Set Ablaze

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France is waking up politically divided and partly ravaged after nationwide protests turned violent, with 1,800 people arrested on Sunday. Demonstrators expressed anger over the government, high living costs, and the police. Clashes broke out before many marches began Saturday, with masked groups leading "guerrilla-like" protests. 150 police were injured, and tear gas and stun grenades were used. A 17-year-old lost his right hand in Saint-Étienne, and a 15-year-old was similarly injured in Lille. Authorities say 550,000 people protested, while the CGT union claims at least 800,000. The unrest stems from a left-leaning student movement, now joined by farmers, unions, and Yellow Vest supporters, though they remain divided on solutions.


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