02:03Thousands of protesters marched through Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, on Sunday, in protest over a campain rally by right-wing presidential candidate Eric Zemmour.
Participants could be seen chanting slogans and waving flags as they made their way through the suburb, blocking the streets.
The march was reportedly organised by over 50 organisations, including far-left groups.
According Zemmour’s campaign organisers around 19,000 supporters signed up for his campaign rally, forcing the candidate to change venues from a concert hall to an exhibition space in Villepinte.
The right-wing writer announced his candidacy earlier in the week, sparking fierce protest by left-wing organisations.
France: Protesters flood Parisian streets to contest Zemmour 1st rally
Thousands of protesters marched through Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, on Sunday, in protest over a campain rally by right-wing presidential candidate Eric Zemmour.
Participants could be seen chanting slogans and waving flags as they made their way through the suburb, blocking the streets.
The march was reportedly organised by over 50 organisations, including far-left groups.
According Zemmour’s campaign organisers around 19,000 supporters signed up for his campaign rally, forcing the candidate to change venues from a concert hall to an exhibition space in Villepinte.
The right-wing writer announced his candidacy earlier in the week, sparking fierce protest by left-wing organisations.
Thousands of protesters marched through Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, on Sunday, in protest over a campain rally by right-wing presidential candidate Eric Zemmour.
Participants could be seen chanting slogans and waving flags as they made their way through the suburb, blocking the streets.
The march was reportedly organised by over 50 organisations, including far-left groups.
According Zemmour’s campaign organisers around 19,000 supporters signed up for his campaign rally, forcing the candidate to change venues from a concert hall to an exhibition space in Villepinte.
The right-wing writer announced his candidacy earlier in the week, sparking fierce protest by left-wing organisations.