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Police Use Tear Gas Dispersing Protest in Paris Day Ahead of Presidential Vote

18:03 GMT 22.04.2017 (Updated: 18:09 GMT 22.04.2017)

© REUTERS / Vincent KesslerA protester kicks back a tear gas grenade during a demonstration "for a social first round" on the eve of the first round in the French presidential election, in Paris, France

A protester kicks back a tear gas grenade during a demonstration for a social first round on the eve of the first round in the French presidential election, in Paris, France - Sputnik International

French police used tear gas during a protest organized by unions and student organizations in Paris on Saturday, on the eve of the first round of the presidential election.

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The video broadcast provided by RT Ruptly video news service shows police officers using tear gas after protesters threw various objects at them.

According to media reports, about 2,000 people gathered for the protest, organized by the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) and several other groups.

The protest manifesto called on everyone who has experienced social injustice to rally together.

Several demonstrations were held in Paris on Saturday, including one by the families of police officers in support of law enforcement and a march for science.