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France: Up to 55,000 march in Lyon amid clashes and tear gas

Africanews5 November 2026, 14:08 UTCFrance

Tens of thousands marched through Lyon area during a nationwide strike over wages and purchasing power. Police charged demonstrators and used tear gas as clashes erupted along the protest route.

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