Macron blames ultra-left groups for riots, says illegitimate protests will be banned
President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that "illegitimate" protests will be banned in the coming days and blamed ultra-left groups for last weekend's riots and looting, as Paris businesses prepare for Saturday protests.
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that "illegitimate" protests will be banned in the coming days. He blamed "ultra-left groups" for last weekend's riots and looting. Fox News quotes him saying their aim is to bring down the Republic. NBC News reports he also called them "seditious" and blamed vandals.
Fox News reports that businesses in Paris are boarding up their windows ahead of protests planned for Saturday.
Macron spoke after meeting security chiefs, according to France 24. He said organised groups such as unions would be offered alternative routes for their marches. France 24 says the aim is to protect businesses.
Deutsche Welle reports that anger over public services and the cost of living is growing, and that authorities expect more protests. NBC News reports that cities are blocking demonstrations.
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- NBC NewsFrance’s Emmanuel Macron says ‘illegitimate’ protests will be banned as cities block demonstrationsThu, Oct 22, 7:31 AM EDT
- France 24REPLAY: French President vows to prevent violence ahead of protestsThu, Oct 22, 9:04 AM EDT
- Deutsche WelleFrance's Macron says 'illegitimate' protests will be banned in coming daysThu, Oct 22, 12:28 PM EDT
- Fox NewsFrance's Macron blames protests on 'ultra-left groups whose aim is to bring down the Republic'Thu, Oct 22, 12:38 PM EDT
- France 24Major protests in France: French shop owners brace for more unrestFri, Oct 23, 4:46 AM EDT
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- Thu, Oct 22, 12:30 PM EDT, 3 outlets: Macron says "illegitimate" protests will be banned as authorities brace for more
- Thu, Oct 22, 9:10 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Macron says "illegitimate" protests will be banned in coming days