France: Over 1,300 Arrested and About 50 Police Officers Injured in Protests

More than 1,300 people were arrested and around 50 police officers were injured during weekend protests in France, Swedish daily Svenska Dagbladet and Nigerian newspaper Vanguard reported.

According to the reports, the wave of arrests occurred after violent clashes broke out on the fringes of mass demonstrations held in major cities across the country over the rising cost of living. While Vanguard reported that 1,314 protesters were taken into custody, Svenska Dagbladet noted that more than 1,300 people were detained and about fifty police officers were injured.

Further details regarding the condition of the injured officers and legal proceedings against the detainees have not yet been released.