# Protests turn chaotic in Paris as police fire tear gas and use water cannons

https://mins.news/en/video/105364

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-18 18:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwNqUcT7uj8

> Protests have returned to Paris, where police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators at Place de la Republique. The volatile scene saw repeated waves of protesters enter the square as police pushed them back. The demonstrations began with students protesting deteriorating school infrastructure, teacher shortages and heavy workloads, then broadened to concerns over living costs and the economy.

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