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France: Protesters clash with police over cost of living
French protesters and police face high tensions as living costs rise.
In brief
French protesters and police face high tensions as living costs rise. French demonstrators and police clashed over rising living costs. Originally reported by France24.
Protesters call for demonstrations
Protesters across France called for street demonstrations on Saturday against rising living costs.
Police block protesters
Police attempted to block protesters from reaching Place de la République.
Tear gas used
Protesters saw tear gas deployed by police during clashes.
Stun grenades deployed
Police used stun grenades to disperse protesters at Place de Clichy.
People run with masks
People ran with masks on during the protests.
Tensions escalate
France 24 reported extremely high tensions between protesters and law enforcement.
The main idea
French demonstrators and police clashed over rising living costs.
