Around 2,000 protesters defy ban in France's Lyon, police use tear gas
- Fireworks fired toward security forces as demonstrations over living costs, education conditions continue across France
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- Fireworks fired toward security forces as demonstrations over living costs, education conditions continue across France
By Seyma Erkul Dayanc
ISTANBUL (AA) - Around 2,000 protesters defied a demonstration ban in the southeastern French city of Lyon on Saturday, with police using tear gas after fireworks were fired toward security forces, local media reported.
Demonstrators gathered mainly in the city's 7th arrondissement, according to local authorities.
The prefecture told French newspaper Le Progres that protesters were "very dispersed" across the area.
Fireworks mortars were reportedly fired toward police, prompting officers to respond with tear gas.
Authorities had banned demonstrations in parts of Lyon amid nationwide protests over rising living costs and conditions in the education sector.
Security measures had been reinforced following violence during demonstrations the previous weekend.
Şeyma Erkul Dayanç