Riots and Arson in France: Dozens Arrested in Clashes with Police

Mass protests against the cost of living led to violent clashes, fires, and arrests in Paris and other cities across France.

France is facing a wave of mass demonstrations nationwide protesting the high cost of living, deteriorating public services, and rising fuel prices, as the "Yellow Vests" joined a student protest movement, news site ynet and newspaper El Mundo reported.

Clashes and violent incidents were reported across several cities, including Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Rennes. In the capital, security forces deployed tear gas and arrested at least 61 protesters. In Marseille, fires were set in the streets, windows at a police station were smashed, and calls for "revolution" were heard at city hall.

According to El Mundo, the police inspectorate is conducting 36 investigations into alleged police violence against students, including severe injuries inflicted on minors. Meanwhile, the French interior minister warned that the use of stun grenades could resume.