'Respect our police' - wives of French officers berate government


  • World
  • Saturday, 27 Jun 2020

A 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

PARIS (Reuters) - 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.

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.

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