French Protesters Meet Huge Police Op as Aaron Rodgers Reassures NFL Fans
Summary
At least 135 people were arrested during protests across France, where tens of thousands demonstrated against high living costs and education funding. Police used tear gas and other measures to control violent clashes in multiple cities ahead of an NFL game in Paris, which is taking extra security precautions.Key Facts
- Around 70,000 French police officers, including elite anti-terror units, were deployed nationwide.
- Over 100,000 protesters gathered in Paris, with protests spreading to other cities like Lyon, Grenoble, Nantes, Marseille, Nice, and Orléans.
- Police confiscated weapons such as pistols, Molotov cocktails, fireworks, and iron bars from some protesters.
- Tear gas and water cannons were used to disperse violent crowds in several cities.
- The protests began with student and trade union groups and expanded, leading to violence and looting.
- A racially motivated drive-by shooting near Paris happened the day before the protests.
- The U.S. embassy advised Americans in Paris to avoid crowded areas during the protests.
- NFL players and organizers confirmed heightened security for the Paris game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints.
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