France: Clashes Break Out at End of Protests, Nearly 1,000 Arrested
Some clashes erupted in France on Saturday as demonstrations were ending, mainly in major cities. Authorities say police made nearly 1,000 arrests nationwide.
Clashes broke out in several places in France on Saturday as nationwide demonstrations drew to a close, according to France 24, which cited a report by its sister channel France 2. The unrest occurred mainly in major cities.
French authorities say police made nearly 1,000 arrests across the country in total. The source does not say how many people took part in the demonstrations, which cities saw clashes, or whether anyone was injured.
The reason for the protests and the organisers are also not given, so it is unclear what demands brought people onto the streets. The report is brief, and no further details about how events unfolded are available yet.
