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Hundreds of thousands march in France to protest against government

Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday protesting the rising cost of living and a lack of government resources for essential services like schools. While demonstrations in Paris started peacefully they ended with a heavy security response, with almost 1,000 arrested across the country. France 24 International Affairs Editor Oliver Farry shares further details.

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The marches were largely peaceful until evening, when clashes popped up and the police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse some protesters in Marseille and Paris.

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Hundreds of thousands march in France to protest against government

France Protest Updates: Hundreds of Thousands March Amid Heavy SecurityNYTimes – World
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France Protest Updates: Hundreds of Thousands March Amid Heavy Security

The marches were largely peaceful until evening, when clashes popped up and the police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse some protesters in Marseille and Paris.

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