Haut-Rhin protests: 11 arrests in Mulhouse and Colmar

dna.fr (French) —

Ten people were arrested in Mulhouse and one in Colmar during Saturday's protests in France's Haut-Rhin department, with authorities reporting numerous incidents and property damage. The prefecture said over 1,000 people gathered in Mulhouse and 350 in Colmar. Six arrests in Mulhouse led to police custody. Incidents included a repelled intrusion attempt at the train station, damage to tram infrastructure, an attack on a municipal police office, and four shops ransacked. Prefect Emmanuel Aubry condemned the "unacceptable acts" while affirming support for the right to protest. The prefecture noted the tally is provisional and excludes potential injuries among demonstrators.


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