French authorities ban protests after weekend looting and clashes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 11:33 · Archive

French authorities have banned protests in multiple cities after a weekend of violent unrest involving clashes and looting.

French authorities have banned protests planned for Thursday in multiple cities after a weekend of violent unrest. Demonstrations in Paris, Lyon, Lille and Grenoble were banned following clashes between masked youth and police forces, looting of shops and vehicles set alight. The Paris police prefecture said the ban was necessary given the risk of street violence. Night curfews have been implemented in some areas of the French capital and other cities where calm has been restored.

The ban in Paris will last until 8 p.m. local time and applies to areas including the Elysée presidential palace, both houses of parliament, the city's main train stations, and downtown areas severely affected by looting. The move has been seen by some as an infringement on French people's right to protest.

High school and university student groups say they will continue to mobilise despite the bans and the start of the autumn school break. The Thursday protests were viewed as a prelude to Saturday's planned demonstration, when activists from the 'yellow vest' movement are expected to join. Some Saturday protests, including marches in Lyon, will also be banned.

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• French authorities ban some student protests after weekend looting and clashesFrench authorities have banned protests planned for Thursday in multiple cities after a weekend of violent unrest.Clickorlando · 22 Oct, 10:50
• French authorities ban some student protests after weekend looting and clashesFrench authorities have banned protests planned for Thursday in multiple cities after a weekend of violent unrest.News4Jax · 22 Oct, 10:50

In this story: France · Paris · Lyon · Lille · Grenoble · yellow vest movement

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