May Day Rallies Disrupt Paris Transit
Approximately 24,000 people participated in May Day processions in Paris, falling short of the 40,000 expected by the CGT union. The CGT union claimed 300,000 participants across France. Police reported that roughly 100 black bloc members attempted to disrupt the procession and were contained by law enforcement. The Paris police prefecture confirmed seven people were arrested in the capital, including one individual for damaging a bank. The demonstration had very few incidents, though about a hundred individuals identified as 'blackblocks' attempted to disrupt the procession. Police quickly contained these individuals, leading to 14 arrests in Paris for minor vandalism and public order offenses. The RER D line in Paris is completely closed for the weekend, with no stations being served. The Gare de Lyon is also closed due to modernization work until Sunday noon.
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“Seulement 24 000 participent alors que leur enseignement en attendait jusqu'à 40 000. Faible mobilisation donc et très peu d'incidents dans les rues de la capitale. Une centaine de blackblocks venus perturber le cortège a rapidement été encadré par les forces de l'ordre. Selon la préfecture de police, 7 personnes ont été interpellées à Paris.”
“plus clairsemé cette année notamment à Paris seulement 24 000 participants alors que leur enseignement en attendait jusqu'à 40 000. Féble mobilisation donc et très peu d'incidents dans les rues de la capitale.”
“Il est totalement fermé, aucune garde sera desservie. Dans Paris, intra-muros. Pensez bien à adapter vos déplacements. Il en est de même pour la Gare de Lyon, côté réseau de transport ferroviaire qui, elle, est fermée pour cause de travaux de modernisation et ce, jusqu'à demain midi.”
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