Hundreds detained in nationwide protests over French budget cuts

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Around 200,000 people protested French government budget cuts across France on September 29, leading to more than 400 detentions, many of them minors, as public‑sector workers, firefighters and students demonstrated and blocked schools.

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29 Sep 2026 · 19:30 UTC
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Source: channelnewsasia.com

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