Farmers' protests escalate in France, dozens arrested at Paris food market
Tensions have risen in France as dozens of farmers protesting for better conditions were arrested at a food market outside Paris. The French government had previously warned that any disruption at Rungis, a major food distribution hub that feeds 12 million people, would not be tolerated. Approximately 91 farmers who gathered at the market are now in police custody.
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