France: Police Use Tear Gas as Protests Erupt in Nantes, Marseille, and Bordeaux

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, tensions flared across France following interventions by police and security forces amidst public protests and gatherings throughout the country, as reported by BFM TV.

Protest marches were reportedly more extensive in Montpellier, Bordeaux, Paris, and Nantes compared to other regions.

In Nantes, police utilized tear gas to suppress public protest gatherings. Al Mayadeen TV also reported that police fired tear gas at demonstrators in the city of Marseille to disperse them. Additionally, police suppressed protesters in the city of Bordeaux, located in southwestern France.

The situation in Bordeaux was described as tense, with police engaging with the public. BFM TV added in a breaking report that Paris, Nantes, and Lyon are witnessing escalating tensions between police and protesting citizens.

Meanwhile, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced that approximately 70,000 police and security officers have been deployed nationwide to ensure security.

BFM TV had previously reported that several separate demonstrations were anticipated in Paris: one protesting a draft law that deems the use of force by law enforcement “legal and legitimate”; an international march against violence toward children; and a rally by the “Yellow Vest” movement against rising prices and high living costs, marking the fifth round of their protests.