Mass protests in France turn into clashes with police

Mass protests in France at the end of October turned into sharp clashes with police and riots. One.uz reports this.

According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, law enforcement agencies detained 1,314 protesters during the protests on October 24. As the situation in the streets spiraled out of control, 70,000 police officers and gendarmes were deployed across the country to ensure security, and direct confrontations occurred between special forces and protesters in city centers.

Details of the street incidents In footage recorded by social networks and cameras, special forces are seen actively using batons, shields, and tear gas to disperse protesters. During the confrontations, at least 53 law enforcement officers were injured to varying degrees.

During the protests, 75 cases of intentional arson were recorded across the country, and groups taking advantage of the unrest looted 24 retail outlets and shops. Continuous wave in October These protests are not an unexpected situation, but rather a continuation of the deep social crisis that has been ongoing in recent weeks.

During rallies held in the first half of October, police initially detained more than 1,800 protesters, and over 2,400 in the next wave. The total number of arrests during October exceeded 5,500, indicating that the level of dissatisfaction with government policy remains high in French society.

The government continues to maintain intensified patrolling measures in public places, shopping centers, and transport hubs to prevent more widespread potential riots. The situation on the streets of France has become a severe test for both sides, and the risk of further escalation of social tension remains.