Looting, blazes and clashes in France amid nationwide protests
Summary
Large protests took place across France against rising living costs, with clashes between police and some masked youths leading to fires, looting, and injuries. Authorities arrested over 130 people, and the unrest adds to political tensions ahead of France’s elections in six months.Key Facts
- Around 500,000 people marched across France against inflation, according to the CGT union.
- Police used tear gas and water cannons to control violent protesters.
- More than 130 arrests were made during the protests.
- A male protester lost a hand due to a police crowd-control grenade in Saint-Etienne.
- Several shops, including luxury stores and an Apple store, were looted in cities like Lille, Marseille, Nice, and Paris.
- Fires were set at places including a tourism office in Lyon and several cars in Paris.
- The protests included people of all ages and were mostly peaceful, though some acts of vandalism occurred.
- The unrest follows student protests and the Yellow Vest movement and comes ahead of upcoming elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron.
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