[French Interior Minister: Police arrested nearly a thousand people during demonstrations] October 25th, on the evening of the 24th local time, French Interior Minister Nunez said that the police arrested nearly a thousand people during nationwide protests and demonstrations that day. Nunez said that on that day, law enforcement officers faced continuous attacks with throwing objects and pyrotechnic devices, and the level of violence at some demonstration sites was high. The police intervened in related violations. Nationwide demonstrations broke out in France on the 17th. The French government estimated that about 550,000 people participated in demonstrations across the country, while organizers said the number reached 800,000. Demonstrations in some cities were accompanied by violent clashes. (CCTV News)