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France protests continue in Paris despite police ban on gatherings
Fox News • • world
Key Points:
- Protests continue across France, including Paris, despite police bans on gatherings due to previous violent riots and security concerns.
- The Paris Police Prefecture denied permits for protests, citing risks to public institutions and safety following October's clashes that resulted in thousands of arrests.
- The Yellow Vest movement held banned demonstrations at Place de la Concorde, leading to arrests of prominent members, while nationwide protests expected to involve 170,000 people.
- French authorities deployed 70,000 security forces to manage the unrest, using tear gas and detaining rioters amid fires and projectiles thrown at police.
- Protesters are rallying over high living costs with support from student and teacher unions; union leaders plan further strikes despite upcoming government talks on wages and purchasing power.
