Over 10,000 people protested in Lyon against the high cost of living, clashing with police who used tear gas, prompting L’Après to demand accountability.
Demonstration in Lyon draws 10,000 people
A demonstration in Lyon on October 24 attracted around 10,000 people, according to the movement L’Après, which criticized the handling of the event by authorities and the spread of "lies" about the demonstrators. The group called on the prefect of the Rhône, Étienne Guyot, to explain the situation.Protesters face police intervention
The protest took place on Place Jean-Macé in the 7th arrondissement of Lyon, an area not covered by a decree banning protests on public roads. However, tensions arose as law enforcement and demonstrators clashed during the day.L’Après criticizes police tactics
L’Après praised the turnout but condemned the use of tear gas by police, which it said was deployed without warning and caused movement within a peaceful crowd. The group argued that the police response was disproportionate and placed demonstrators in danger.Prefecture defends law enforcement actions
The Rhône prefecture defended the police, stating that groups with "hostile intentions" were preparing to commit violence and damage by masking themselves. It claimed that warnings to demonstrators went unheeded, a statement that L’Après called false.L’Après disputes claims of violence
L’Après denied that any damage or violence occurred before the police intervention and argued that the force used worsened the situation. It stated that a group called Interfac, which had set up a banner, was trying to organize a peaceful procession away from the prohibited area and was in contact with local police.Movement calls for accountability
L’Après demands accountability for the handling of the protest, calling for the resignation of the Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nuñez, and the prefect of the Rhône, Étienne Guyot. The group insists that both officials provide "serious explanations" to those who gathered to protest peacefully.
