Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-17
Massive protests erupted Saturday across France, gathering hundreds of thousands of people in several cities, including Paris, to protest against rising living costs and deteriorating conditions in schools and other public services.
These gatherings escalated into violent clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement. Several town halls were stormed, with at least one building set on fire, while numerous shops were vandalized.
A serious incident was reported: a protester lost a hand due to a stun grenade used by police during the confrontations, highlighting the extreme tension prevailing in these protests.
