33,000 protesters take part in 140 actions in France
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Senenews
Nearly 33,000 people took part in 140 gatherings across France, while several dozen arrests took place in Paris. The mobilisation against the cost of living and the deterioration of public services also brought together secondary school pupils and students, according to Senenews.
Nearly 33,000 protesters took part in 140 actions organised across France during the day of mobilisation, according to Senenews. The gatherings brought together former participants in the yellow vest movement and young people around demands notably related to the cost of living and public services.
The mobilisation prompted concern among the authorities because of tensions and incidents in several cities. In Paris, several dozen people were arrested on Saturday morning, in an atmosphere reminiscent of the violence associated with the yellow vest movement in 2018 and 2019.
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