French police fire tear gas as anti far-right protesters march in Paris

© Reuters. A placard reading, “Neither Le Pen nor Macron” is seen during a demonstration against far-right, racism and fascism ahead of the second round of the 2022 presidential election, in Paris, France, April 16, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

PARIS (Reuters) – French security forces briefly fired tear gas in Paris on Saturday as opponents of the far-right marched in the capital, according to a Reuters witness.

Demonstrators resumed their protests minutes later.