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France bans protests over education and cost of living
French president Macron bans 'illegitimate' protests in coming days to prevent violence.
In brief
French president Macron bans 'illegitimate' protests in coming days to prevent violence. France bans protests organized by groups without legitimate authority to stop violence after education and cost of living demonstrations turned violent. Originally reported by Dw.
Macron bans illegitimate protests
French president Emmanuel Macron said demonstrations organized by groups without legitimate authority will be banned in coming days.
“Last Saturday we had political and seditious acts by ultra-left groups whose aim is to bring down the Republic”
Violence escalates over education and cost of living
Protests over education funding and cost of living spread to cities after starting in September at a school near paris.
Violence leads to arrests
Two people arrested over arson attack on limoges city hall, 2700 arrests across france last weekend.
Authorities plan security operation
Authorities say a massive security operation will prevent repeat of last weekend's violence during coming weekend.
In short
France bans protests organized by groups without legitimate authority to stop violence after education and cost of living demonstrations turned violent.
