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200,000 Protesters Trigger Police Clashes, 900 Officers Injured
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- Students, unionists and Yellow Vest activists staged protests that sparked police clashes.
- Police estimated about 200,000 participants across more than 600 planned demonstrations.
- Police deployed tear gas in Paris and Marseille as rioters clashed with units.
- More than 900 police officers were injured during the unrest.
- A student lost a hand after a stun grenade exploded.