A solemn event presided over by French President Francois Hollande to remember those who died in World War I turned into a shouting match on Monday after protesters booed the unpopular leader.
Protesters shouted "Hollande resign" and "Socialist dictatorship" as the president was driven up the French capital's famous Champs-Elysees avenue, to the anger of others who had come to commemorate the millions killed during the devastating 1914-18 war.
"You have no right to exploit November 11th. You're a disgrace for France!", screamed one onlooker at the Remembrance Day ceremony.
Scuffles broke out between protesters and security forces, and police said nearly 70 people had been detained, some of whom were linked to far-right movements, including a grouping called the "French Spring" that opposes France's gay marriage law.
Some of those shouting slogans against Hollande were wearing red bonnets, headwear that has come to symbolize a growing feeling of despondency over rising taxes and record unemployment in France. Full story...
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Protesters shouted "Hollande resign" and "Socialist dictatorship" as the president was driven up the French capital's famous Champs-Elysees avenue, to the anger of others who had come to commemorate the millions killed during the devastating 1914-18 war.
"You have no right to exploit November 11th. You're a disgrace for France!", screamed one onlooker at the Remembrance Day ceremony.
Scuffles broke out between protesters and security forces, and police said nearly 70 people had been detained, some of whom were linked to far-right movements, including a grouping called the "French Spring" that opposes France's gay marriage law.
Some of those shouting slogans against Hollande were wearing red bonnets, headwear that has come to symbolize a growing feeling of despondency over rising taxes and record unemployment in France. Full story...
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