Police assaulted journalists at the French protests

AFP condemned violence against journalists during protests in France related to living costs. Several reporters were injured by police actions in recent weeks. An AFP photographer was struck by batons in Lyon, while another journalist was shot with a rubber bullet in Lille. A video journalist in Paris was targeted with a water cannon and later hit with a baton. The agency emphasized the importance of recognizing journalists' credentials during interventions. Various journalist associations and rights groups have criticized incidents involving media workers during the ongoing demonstrations. Some journalists have announced plans to file complaints regarding police violence during protests.