Fireworks and tear gas as protesters and riot police clash in Paris
Violent clashes erupted in Paris between protesters and riot police, resulting in nearly 1,000 arrests. Authorities deployed 70,000 officers across France as demonstrations turned from peaceful to destructive.
Why it matters
The scale of the protests and the intensity of the police response indicate significant social unrest and potential political instability in France.
Fireworks and tear gas as protesters and riot police clash in Paris Close Police have clashed with protesters in Paris as some demonstrations in France turned violent on Saturday.
A largely peaceful day of protests turned into unrest after nightfall, as protesters were seen throwing objects and fireworks at police.
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