
Some 800,000 people took part in the October 17 demonstrations against the high cost of living in France, which degenerated into riots in several cities, notably in Paris where dozens of stores were looted, provoking the anger of local residents.
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National demonstrations took place on October 17 in France against the high cost of living, bringing together around 800,000 people according to the organizations associated with the mobilization.
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Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Limoges…: images of scenes of violence during the demonstrations of October 17
Some 800,000 people took part in actions and parades throughout France on Saturday against the “high cost of living”, according to several organizations associated with this national mobilization. In several cities, demonstrations quickly turned into riots.
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“I will no longer put a penny in the machine”: Parisians outraged by looting and vandalism after the violence of October 17
REPORT - Paris wakes up, stunned and haggard, faced with the damage caused in the capital after the outbreak of violence on October 17. Dozens of stores were looted, angering local residents.
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The authorities will announce reinforced measures to prevent further violence during upcoming demonstrations.
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