Several dozen women protested in support of French police in central Paris on Saturday, as discontent within the country's law enforcement agencies swells over what they feel is the government's unfair treatment of officers over racism.
"Respect our police" - wives of French officers berate governmentA supporter of police forces wearing a protective face mask holds a banner as she demonstrates in front of the French police headquarters in Paris, France June 27, 2020. The banner reads:"Respect for police" REUTERS/Christian Hartmann
Police have been holding wildcat protests everyday in towns and cities across France at government attempts to change their practices and punish officers suspected of racism. Many among the women protesting outside the Paris police headquarters were wives and partners of officers. One carried a message for Interior Minister Christophe Castaner: “Respect our police.”
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