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France reports 1,314 arrests after another day of mass protests
France's interior ministry said 1,314 people were arrested during Saturday's cost-of-living protests. It said 53 police officers were injured. About 410,000 people marched nationwide, including 110,000 in Paris, and clashes broke out after mostly peaceful rallies. Labor leaders called for more marches and a national strike on November 5.
Why it matters
Continued unrest is pressuring France's government and economy, and unions are planning a nationwide strike.
Background
The protests began in late September as student anger over school conditions. They grew into a broader movement over wages, living costs and public services. The government is fast-tracking a bill to make protesters pay for damage, which unions say threatens the right to protest.
The story so far
- France braces as Yellow Vests join student protests
- France reports 1,314 arrests after another day of mass protests
Sources
- RFI ↗Oct 25, 6:33 AM ET
- BBC News ↗Oct 25, 6:38 AM ET
- The Guardian ↗Oct 25, 3:57 PM ET
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