French police fire tear gas as anti far-right protesters march in Paris

Reuters

16 April, 2022, 09:50 pm

Last modified: 16 April, 2022, 09:53 pm

French police fire tear gas as anti far-right protesters march in Paris

Reuters

16 April, 2022, 09:50 pm

Last modified: 16 April, 2022, 09:53 pm

A placard reading, "Neither Le Pen nor Macron" is seen during a demonstration against far-right, racism and fascism ahead of the second round of the 2022 presidential election, in Paris, France, April 16, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

A placard reading, "Neither Le Pen nor Macron" is seen during a demonstration against far-right, racism and fascism ahead of the second round of the 2022 presidential election, in Paris, France, April 16, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

French security forces briefly fired tear gas in Paris on Saturday as opponents of the far-right marched in the capital, according to a Reuters witness.

Demonstrators resumed their protests minutes later.

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