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France Intensifies Security Measures and Bans Protests Amidst Rising Civil Unrest

France Intensifies Security Measures and Bans Protests Amidst Rising Civil Unrest

France steps up security, deploys military to contain fresh protests
France steps up security, deploys military to contain fresh protests

There will be 20% more police on the ground than last Saturday, according to the Interior Ministry

French authorities seek to ban or curb fresh protests
French authorities seek to ban or curb fresh protests

"All protests" in the southeastern city of Lyon banned on October 24; France’s interior ministry said "20 percent more" police would be deployed this coming Saturday

France bans fresh protests after worst street violence in years, tightens security
France bans fresh protests after worst street violence in years, tightens security

Emmanuel Macron blamed organised far-left groups for the unrest as authorities imposed restrictions on demonstrations, with 20 per cent more police set to be deployed on Saturday.

In the Wake of Riots, the French Authorities Ban Some Protests
In the Wake of Riots, the French Authorities Ban Some Protests

President Emmanuel Macron said the move was necessary "so that calm prevails."

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