Protest turns violent in city center

A demonstration that took place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the afternoon began peacefully but escalated into clashes with law enforcement on Boulevard Foch, then moved to the city center.

Clashes spread to central streets

The initial peaceful gathering on Boulevard Foch turned tense as participants began to confront police, leading to a rapid escalation that forced the protest to shift toward the city center.

Law enforcement intervenes

Authorities responded with measures to control the situation, including the use of barriers and possibly non-lethal force, which contributed to the dispersal of the crowd into the central area.

Several individuals detained

Following the escalation, several protesters were detained by police, though the exact number and charges against them have not yet been officially disclosed.

Two protesters injured

Two individuals involved in the protest were reported to have sustained injuries during the clashes and were subsequently taken to a local hospital for treatment.