OriginalSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished10:32 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished10:32 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Fears of further violence as France braces for more protests this weekend”
“Hundreds of thousands turned out to protest last weekend leading to unprecedented clashes. This weekend, businesses are boarding up shop windows in fears that new demonstrations will descend into violence, Maira Butt reports”
France braces for more protests after weekend violence
Key points
- Hundreds of thousands protested last weekend, leading to unprecedented clashes across France.
- Cities like Nice and Lyon banned protests; Macron said illegitimate protests would be banned.
- Police deployments set to rise by 20 percent as tensions peak this weekend.
- Kids and civilians were injured during last week’s riots, prompting security crackdowns.
- Upcoming protests include UNEF rallies and a Yellow Vest march, with lockdowns and security heightened.
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