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French Interior Min. Denounces violence during protests in western France


Sat 25 Mar 2023 | 08:59 PM
Gerald Darmanin
Gerald Darmanin
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Today, Saturday, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin denounced the violence that occurred during clashes between security forces and some protesters who were protesting against the construction of large water reservoirs destined for the agriculture industry, in western France.

"The ultra left and far left are extremely violent against our police officers,” Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Twitter. “Unspeakable, intolerable".

The French police announced that 16 security personnel were injured, one of them in a serious condition, during the violent clashes that erupted between the security forces and the rioters. 

Dozens of protesters were injured, including three in serious condition, during the violent clashes that between security forces and protesters.