Paris protesters march against government and police violence

nrc.nl (Dutch) —

Tens of thousands of protesters marched in Paris on Saturday against the government and police violence, with some demonstrations turning into riots near Porte de Vincennes in the evening. The protests, which began as student demonstrations for better education, have broadened to include anger over police brutality and President Macron's policies. Around 110,000 people marched in Paris, with authorities reporting 410,000 nationwide, while 70,000 police were deployed. Some protesters admitted to vandalism, saying violence is the only way to gain attention. Concerns were raised that far-right leader Marine Le Pen could exploit the unrest, though demonstrators rejected blame for this.


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