13,000 Police on High Alert as Paris Protests Spiral
Massive Police Deployment Amid Clashes
Around 13,000 police officers have been sent out across France to tackle fears of violent clashes during ongoing protests.
Chaos Hits Paris Transport and Streets
Protesters have taken over train tracks at one of Paris’ busiest stations, causing major travel delays. Meanwhile, a sanitation workers’ strike has left rubbish piling up across the city.
Macron Stands Firm Despite Union Pressure
Unions have begged President Macron to halt the controversial reforms, but he refuses to back down. Since January, unions have called for ten separate walkouts to fight the changes.
‘Radical’ Agitators Stoke Violence
France’s Interior Minister warns that over 1,000 “radical” troublemakers, including foreign agitators, have joined protests. Their goal: to unleash “blood and fire down on France.
