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Saturday, June 12, 2021
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Saturday, June 12, 2021
Tens of thousands march against far-right in France
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Protestors stand with smoke flares and a banner on the statue at Place de la Republique as they take part in a 'Freedom march' in Paris on June 12, 2021. (Sameer Al-DOUMY/AFP)
Tens of thousands of people across France are marching against “attacks on freedoms” and what organizers say is a growing influence of far-right ideas ahead of next year’s presidential elections.
Members of more than 100 left-leaning organizations participate in the “Liberty March” in cities and towns across the country.
Organizers report 70,000 participants in Paris and 150,000 around the nation, while the Paris police and interior ministry put the numbers at 9,000 in the capital and 37,000 nationwide.
The interior ministry says 119 rallies are taking place.
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