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Protests in France: 219 arrests, ten police officers injured

By , based on BFMTV

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In France, 219 arrests were recorded nationwide during Saturday’s protests, and ten police officers were slightly injured, according to BFMTV. Organisers claim 200,000 protesters, double the Ministry of the Interior’s count; unions are calling for a strike and protests on Tuesday.

In France, the movement against the high cost of living has led to 219 arrests and ten police officers injured, according to BFMTV. On Saturday, organisers claimed 200,000 participants on the streets, while the Ministry of the Interior counted half as many.

The movement has been going on for several Saturdays, and the next step is set for Tuesday 17 November. On that day, the unions are calling for protests and a strike in both the public and private sectors, BFMTV reports.

This new call comes after the call for a national strike on 10 November.

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