France increases police presence and restricts public protests ahead of new demonstrations
France imposed curfews and banned protests after violent demonstrations over education and living costs. Authorities say far-left groups incited unrest, and security forces will deploy heavily to prevent further unrest. The government also admitted losing control during the violence.
- Emmanuel Macron announced the prohibition of non-union demonstrations.
- Lyon banned all protests tomorrow.
- The Paris police prefecture said the ban was necessary.
- Sébastien Lecornu stated that imposed curfews helped bring calm to the night.
- French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu promised a massive police deployment.
- Macron accused organized ultra-left groups of sedition for leading the worst violence.
- The Interior Minister is considering banning demonstrations.
- Justice minister Gerald Darmanin stated nearly 150 people were jailed.
- Emmanuel Macron accused far-left groups of attempting to overthrow the Republic.
- Students and pupils have been protesting in France since the beginning of the month.
- The Indian embassy in Paris issued an advisory asking Indian citizens to exercise caution.
- The yellow vest movement announced a new demonstration on Saturday.
- The French government's borrowing costs jumped this week.
- The Paris police prefect established a curfew in restricted sectors starting at 11 PM.
- Lecornu asserted that an ultra-left group encourages insurrection.
- The government stated it would reinforce police with troops and mount a huge security operation.
- Curfews were implemented in several French city neighborhoods.
- The interior ministry stated that more police would be deployed this Saturday.
- Macron indicated there are no visible signs of foreign interference in the events in France.
- The Interior Minister stated that measures will be raised in terms of officer numbers and responsiveness.
- A historic town hall in Limoges burned down.
- The government admitted police lost control during the violence.
- Demonstrations in Marseille and Lyon have been banned for the weekend.
- At least 75 percent of the police force will be mobilized.
- The CGT, the country's main union, was the only authorized demonstration in Paris.
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