French protests lead to 1,314 arrests and 53 injured officers

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French police arrested 1,314 people during Saturday's demonstrations, while 53 officers were injured and 24 shops were looted, according to the Interior Ministry. The arrests occurred amid protests against rising living costs, with unrest reported in multiple cities. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said most demonstrations went well, and the ministry described the night as calm. The measures followed large protests a week earlier that saw major riots and looting, prompting authorities to deploy extra officers to prevent a repeat of the violence.


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