Police disperse unsanctioned Sunday protest in Paris amid clashes and arrests

On Sunday, Paris police acted to disperse an unsanctioned rally that gathered around Place de la République, establishing checkpoints and a security presence to intervene quickly if needed. According to the prefecture, officers approached the crowd as tensions rose, leading to clashes with masked protesters who hurled objects and tried to erect a barricade. Tear-gas grenades were deployed briefly, and the situation was reported as under control by mid-afternoon.

Demonstrators displayed slogans such as “Sème la misère, récolte la colère” and shouted at a water-canon truck, refusing to retreat. The police recorded multiple arrests, adding to the 855 detentions recorded during the larger Saturday protests. The episode reflects ongoing unrest in the capital, with parallel declared demonstrations continuing elsewhere.