Paris. Clashes occurred in various cities across France on Saturday after large-scale demonstrations against rising inflation, economic inequality, and government policy. The Interior Ministry stated that approximately one thousand people were arrested during the protests.
The demonstrations, which were peaceful throughout the day, turned violent in the evening in cities including the capital Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Bordeaux. Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters, and in some places, roads were blocked and fires were set.
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