Night demonstrations in France lead to 1,311 arrests and 79 authorities hurt

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
France experienced another night of protests, leading to the arrest of at least 1,311 individuals and 79 police officers sustaining
injuries.The unrest stems from the death of a young man who was attempting to evade a roadblock and encountered police intervention.While
the intensity of the riots was comparatively lower than the previous night, significant damages were still reported.According to the French
Interior Ministry, the arrests were carried out by various law enforcement agencies, with the national police making 752 arrests, the
gendarmerie making 153 arrests, and the Paris police prefecture making 406 arrests.The authorities noted a decrease in violence compared to
the previous night, attributing it to the mobilization of security forces across the country.Among the injured officers, four were wounded
in incidents involving firearms in Vaulx-en-Velin, while two officers suffered bruises and two were hit by shrapnel.Additionally, around
figures.While the Paris region experienced a relatively calmer night, there were still notable incidents in peripheral areas such as
including instances of looting.In response, the government deployed reinforcements in Marseille upon the request of the City Council.The
situation remains tense as protests continue, prompting authorities to maintain a strong presence to ensure public safety and address the
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