Hundreds of thousands of people participated in protests across France on Saturday, continuing a series of demonstrations that have led to clashes with police and heightened national anxiety.
In Paris, police estimated 70,000 people marched, a decrease from the previous week. Nationwide, the interior ministry reported 320,000 demonstrators, also lower than the prior Saturday. Clashes between protesters and police were reported in several major cities, including Marseille, Lyon, Toulouse, and Rennes.
Authorities expressed concern about potential violence, particularly with Halloween falling on the same day. The interior minister noted social media calls for people to wear masks and costumes, warning that concealing one’s face during a disruptive demonstration is a criminal offense. He also cited calls from the far-left and some
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Source: nytimes.com
