Baghdad:The French Ministry of Interior has reported that more than 770 individuals were arrested during protests over the weekend. These demonstrations were sparked by widespread discontent over sharp price increases and perceived lack of equal opportunity.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the ministry confirmed that there were no major incidents recorded late on Saturday evening. However, a total of 779 people were detained nationwide.

The protests, which saw the participation of hundreds of thousands, including high school and university students, represent the third consecutive weekend of demonstrations across France.