Labor protesters, police clash in France

Clashes have broken out in Paris as tens of thousands of young people joined demonstrations in the French capital to protest against labor reforms planned by the government.

According to the reports, labor and student unions as well as far-left parties joined demonstrations against proposed labor reforms near Place de la Republique in the French capital Paris on Thursday.

French riot police deployed tear gas and pepper spray to disperse angry protesters while demonstrators hurled rocks and glass bottles at security forces in the capital.

Several arrests were made after violent clashes erupted between riot police and furious protesters.

A number of demonstrators and police officers have reportedly been injured in the latest clashes.

On April 5, police in Paris reportedly arrested 130 people as thousands of workers as well as high school and college students joined a demonstration against labor reforms in the capital.

In recent weeks, protesters across France have been marching to voice their anger at labor reforms being championed by the country's Socialist government.

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