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At least 1200 arrested in the protests in France, 150 police officers will have been injured

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Briefings

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez stated approximately 550,000 people participated in recent protests, while organizers reported around 800,000 participants. This discrepancy highlights significant uncertainty regarding the scale of the demonstrations, which occurred in October 2026.

Key points

• French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported 550,000 participants in recent protests.
• Organizers of the demonstrations estimated the number of participants at 800,000.

Context

The French Interior Ministry provided a specific count for the event, while independent organizers offered a different figure, creating a gap in official versus reported numbers.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to two conflicting figures without a verified third-party count. The source does not specify the exact date of the protest or the location, limiting the scope of the data.

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