18.10.2026 12:02
In the demonstrations held across the country yesterday by yellow vest protesters protesting the high cost of living and high fuel prices in France, 1,200 people were detained, and 150 gendarmes and police officers were injured. One person who became ill during the demonstration in Paris died. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu called on the France Unbowed (LFI) Party, saying, “Either you are on the side of the security forces or you are on the side of those who smash and destroy.”
The Yellow Vest protests in France, which students also supported, were marred by incidents. While announcing the number of detentions and injured, Prime Minister Lecornu emphasized that he stands behind the bill stipulating that the damage caused during the demonstrations be paid by the perpetrators.
1,200 DETENTIONS, 150 INJURED SECURITY OFFICERS
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu made a statement to the French BFMTV channel after yesterday's Yellow Vest protests. Lecornu reported that 1,200 people were detained as part of the protests and that 150 gendarmes and police officers were injured.
LECORNU CALLS ON LFI TO 'CHOOSE A SIDE'
Stating that the left-wing La France Insoumise (LFI) Party must choose whose side it is on, Lecornu said, 'You are either on the side of the republic and therefore of the security forces that maintain public order, protect people and property, and enforce the laws, or you are on the side of those who destroy and vandalize.' Lecornu claimed that the country had reached a point of no return.
PERSON WHO BECAME ILL DURING PROTEST DIED
Police sources announced that a person who became ill during the protest in Paris was taken to a first aid center. The protester died when brought to the front of the center. According to the statement of the Paris Police Department, the cause of death was cardiac and respiratory arrest.
'CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS WERE GIVEN TO SECURITY FORCES'
In a statement on the social media platform of the US-based company X, Prime Minister Lecornu argued that during the demonstrations security forces faced serious violence while protecting citizens. Stating that clear instructions had been given to the security forces, Lecornu noted that they were asked to prevent abuses, protect people and property, and detain those involved in crimes and bring them before justice.
THOSE WHO DESTROY AND VANDALIZE WILL PAY FOR THE DAMAGE
Stating that he was determined to see parliamentary discussions through to the end regarding the bill stipulating that those who destroy and vandalize pay for the damage they cause, Lecornu emphasized that public money should finance public services, not the damage caused by those who destroy and vandalize.
PROTEST AGAINST THE HIGH COST OF LIVING
The Yellow Vests, also supported by students, held protests across the country yesterday against the high cost of living and high fuel prices.