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Anti-Macron protesters clash with police after French presidential election results
Hundreds of protesters gather in Paris, Rennes and Nantes
Ahmet Gürhan Kartal |
25.04.2022 - Update : 25.04.2022
PARIS
Hundreds of protesters gathered in central Paris shortly after Emmanuel Macron won a second term as France’s president Sunday.
The anti-Macron protesters, who call themselves “anti-fascist,” clashed with police in central Republic Square.
French riot police used tear gas and charged the protesters to disperse the groups.
Similar protests took place in the western cities of Rennes and Nantes in the evening hours, despite a ban by local authorities.
Around 250 protesters burned rubbish bins on streets and were dispersed by police with tear gas in Rennes.
Exit polls after the run-off election between Macron and far-right leader Marine Le Pen indicated a clear win for the incumbent president with 58.2% against 41.8% for Le Pen.
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