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Paris bans protests after violent unrest
French police ban Paris protests as Macron criticizes Trump over US election violence.
In brief
French police ban Paris protests as Macron criticizes Trump over US election violence. French police banned protests in parts of Paris from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Thursday after President Macron accused Donald Trump of exploiting the violence for US midterm election gains. Originally reported by France24.
Live: Paris bans protests after violent unrest
French police banned protests in parts of Paris on Thursday as authorities braced for further demonstrations following some of the worst street unrest in years.
Macron accuses Trump of exploiting violence
President Emmanuel Macron appeared to accuse US President Donald Trump of exploiting the violence for political gain ahead of US midterm elections.
Thailand and Malaysia warn citizens
Thailand advised its citizens to postpone non-essential travel to parts of Europe, while Malaysia warned its nationals about visiting France due to protests.
Protest ban details
The ban lasts from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and covers key landmarks including the Elysee presidential palace, both houses of parliament, and tourist areas like the Louvre museum.
Travel warnings from countries
China warned its citizens travelling to France to take safety precautions as the situation in Paris worsened.
Previous protests
Paris police banned a student protest scheduled for Thursday citing the organizer’s 'inability to prevent violence and vandalism'.
The main idea
French police banned protests in parts of Paris from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Thursday after President Macron accused Donald Trump of exploiting the violence for US midterm election gains.
