In the heart of the 'Black bloc' in Marseille: a street battle of glass, stones, and fire for control of the street

In Marseille, clashes erupted between police and protesters during demonstrations against rising living costs and public service deterioration. The protests, marked by violence, saw groups known as Black blocs engaging in coordinated attacks against law enforcement. These individuals, linked to anarchist and anti-capitalist movements, utilized urban guerrilla tactics, throwing projectiles and creating barricades. Police responded with rubber bullets and tear gas, attempting to disperse the crowds. As night fell, confrontations shifted to narrow streets, complicating police efforts to control the situation. The protests, initially focused on social issues, devolved into a violent struggle against authority, overshadowing their original demands.