Far-Left Leader Mélenchon Leads Paris Protest Amid Escalating Violence
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Jean‑Luc Mélènon, the chief of France Insoumise, spearheaded a massive Paris demonstration on Saturday, the largest yet amid months of civil unrest. Despite assurances of a peaceful march, clashes erupted with police, leading to tear‑gas deployment, stone throwing, and incendiary acts. The event underscored heightened tensions between the far‑left, the Yellow Vests, and authorities, as well as the political ramifications for the forthcoming presidential race.
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