The French Interior Ministry said Sunday that 427 people had been arrested in connection with the national unrest throughout the country, while 126 were only in Paris and 65 in Marseille, APA reports citing Teletrader.

Local media reported that the situation was quieter tonight than on the previous four nights. However, there was some tension in central Paris and sporadic clashes in Marseille, Nice, and the eastern city of Strasbourg.

"A calmer night thanks to the determined action of the police, who have made 427 arrests since the start of the evening," the country's Minister of the Interior Gerald Darmanin said on Twitter.

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The number of individuals detained during the protests in Marseille has reached 95, the local police prefecture announced, APA reports citing BFM TV.

It has been reported that the police used tear gas and batons to disperse aggressive groups from the city center.

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Protests in France against the police killing of a 17-year-old show no signs of abating, APA reports citing BFM TV.

The first clash between police and protesters has already occurred in Marseille.

Police used tear gas and smoke bombs to disperse the protesters. 22 people were arrested.

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