Around 106,000 people took to the streets in cities across France on 14 November, according to the country’s Ministry of the Interior. The trade unions that organised the protests estimated the number of participants at 200,000.
In Paris, according to the ministry, around 24,000 people took part in the protests. Approximately 70,000 police officers were deployed across the country to maintain order.
Clashes broke out in several cities. In Paris, there were scuffles between the police and demonstrators, whilst in Nantes and Bordeaux, police used tear gas after the marches deviated from their authorised routes. In Lyon, protesters set fire to a barricade. A total of 121 people were arrested.
The original version of this article first appeared on Glob-News.com.