The streets of France have turned into a war zone! Cars were set on fire, 166 detained

Student protests, which started in high schools in France as a reaction to the lack of teachers, crowded classrooms, long lesson hours and the physical conditions of schools, continue for their third week.

POLICE INTERVENTION WITH TEAR GAS

In addition to students, unions and Yellow Vests also took to the streets at noon to protest fuel prices, the cost of living, austerity policies and deteriorating public services, including schools. The march, which was planned to start at 14.00 local time from Republic Square (Place de la Republique) to Porte de Clichy in the capital Paris, could not start due to clashes between protesters and the police. A vehicle was set on fire, and police used water cannon and tear gas. Demonstrators threw fireworks at the police.

As the protests intensified across France, tear gas was used in protests in Strasbourg and Marseille, as well as in Paris.

166 PEOPLE WERE DETAINED ACROSS THE COUNTRY

In the statement made by the French Ministry of Internal Affairs, it was stated that 166 people have been detained across the country so far. It was reported that "targeted acts of violence" were carried out by "hooded people" at demonstrations in regions such as Paris, Marseille, Rennes, Toulouse and Angers.