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France faces fifth weekend of protests over police bill and inflation

SourcesChannel News Asia07:18 UTCFrance 2410:15 UTCFollowSaveHighlight

Key points

From Channel News Asia’s report
  • France braces for fifth Saturday of protests across the country.
  • Demonstrations include high-school blockades, unions, and child protection groups.
  • Opponents accuse a new police bill of giving “licence to kill” for use of weapons.
  • Authorities report some violence and accusations of police brutality during rallies.
  • Unions plan another strike day after rejecting a modest minimum wage increase.

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“France faces fifth weekend of protests as new grievances take centre stage”

“Some of the largely peaceful rallies have seen fringe violence, as well as accusations of police brutality.”

Key points from Channel News Asia
  • France braces for fifth Saturday of protests across the country.
  • Demonstrations include high-school blockades, unions, and child protection groups.
  • Opponents accuse a new police bill of giving “licence to kill” for use of weapons.
  • Authorities report some violence and accusations of police brutality during rallies.
  • Unions plan another strike day after rejecting a modest minimum wage increase.
SourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News Asia

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceChannel News AsiaSingaporeLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Channel News Asia“France faces fifth weekend of protests as new grievances take centre stage”

“Some of the largely peaceful rallies have seen fringe violence, as well as accusations of police brutality.”

Key points from Channel News Asia
  • France braces for fifth Saturday of protests across the country.
  • Demonstrations include high-school blockades, unions, and child protection groups.
  • Opponents accuse a new police bill of giving “licence to kill” for use of weapons.
  • Authorities report some violence and accusations of police brutality during rallies.
  • Unions plan another strike day after rejecting a modest minimum wage increase.

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