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France deploys 70,000 police amid protests

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France deploys 70,000 police amid protests

France deployed 70,000 police officers and gendarmes during nationwide demonstrations against the cost of living and President Emmanuel Macron’s policies. Authorities arrested 135 people by early afternoon, while clashes and tear gas were reported in several cities, according to French authorities.

France deployed 70,000 police officers and gendarmes on Saturday to police demonstrations against the high cost of living and cuts to public services, according to TimesLIVE. The Interior Ministry recorded 135 arrests across the country by early afternoon, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said.

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