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France prepares for a new wave of protests a week after mass riots

A week after the October 17 riots, France is preparing on Saturday for a second round of nationwide protests organized by students, trade unions and anti-government groups. The authorities will deploy 70,000 police officers, bans on gatherings have been imposed in a number of cities, and courts have already sentenced hundreds of people to prison terms. A week after the October 17 riots, France is preparing on Saturday for a second round of nationwide protests organized by students, trade unions and anti-government groups. Authorities will deploy 70,000 police officers, bans on gatherings have been imposed in a number of cities, and courts have already sentenced hundreds of people to prison.

Otabek Yusupov
6 min read
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France introduces 'maximum vigilance' ahead of October 24 protests

The French government announced a maximum level of vigilance ahead of nationwide demonstrations on October 24. Emmanuel Macron said that protests not organized by unions would be banned 'where possible,' the prefectures of Lyon and Toulon imposed bans, and the number of security forces will increase by 20% compared with October 17.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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Macron bans unauthorized protests in France after October 17 riots

After mass protests on October 17 against the cost of living and the state of education escalated into riots, Emmanuel Macron announced that in the coming days, especially on Saturday, demonstrations not organized by trade unions would be banned. Unions will be able to agree on routes with prefects. About 2,700 people detained, 217 sentenced. A number of cities have imposed a full ban or curfews.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
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Paris and Lyon extended the curfew for the third consecutive night amid unrest in France

The authorities of Paris and Lyon extended nighttime restrictions for the third consecutive time after riots and looting during nationwide protests. In Paris, the curfew is in effect from 23:00 to 6:00 in the areas around Place de la République and Les Halles; gatherings are also banned in several zones, along with a student demonstration on Thursday. In Lyon, prefect Étienne Guillot extended the curfew and the ban on gatherings. The restrictions were introduced after the October 17 protests against the rising cost of living and deteriorating education conditions; new demonstrations are being prepared for Saturday.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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Marine Le Pen says Macron's government has 'lost control' over the 'yellow vest' protests

National Rally leader Marine Le Pen accused the French authorities of losing control after the riots of October 17 during protests against the high cost of living. She demanded 'absolute firmness' from the prosecutor's office and financial liability from rioters. About 2,500 people were detained, more than 1,000 police officers and firefighters were injured, and around 3,000 shops were looted. Curfews have been imposed in a number of cities, with new protests scheduled for October 24.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
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France estimates damage from weekend riots at tens or hundreds of millions of euros

French Economy Minister Roland Lescour estimated the damage from violence during last weekend's protests at 'tens or possibly hundreds of millions' of euros. He called what happened 'extremely serious' and said the country was attacked 'from within' by anarchists and hooligans. The government is working with insurers to support affected merchants. For next Saturday, the 'yellow vests' and unions have announced new demonstrations in Paris.

Javlon Tursunov
2 min read
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'Yellow Vests' lawyer: curfew will not stop protests in France

David Libeskind, lawyer for the 'yellow vests' movement, said that nighttime curfews in Paris, Lyon and other cities will not affect the actions, as demonstrations take place during the day. Organizers are preparing 'Act II' — a nationwide mobilization on October 24 with 212 planned actions. The protests began in mid-September with school strikes and grew into mass demonstrations against rising prices.

Sevara Azamova
4 min read
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Macron isolated: riots in France, criticism from all sides and the 'second act' of the yellow vests

After student protests escalated into riots, Emmanuel Macron has faced criticism from every political flank. Police reported 855 arrests, the interior minister offered his resignation, but the president declined it. The 'yellow vests' announced a 'second act' with new demonstrations, while Macron's opponents, including Le Pen, Bardella and his former prime ministers, are using the crisis ahead of the 2027 elections.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
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'Yellow Vest' organizers announce new protests in France for October 24 and 31

The coordination group of the 'yellow vests' movement announced new actions on October 24 and 31 ahead of a nationwide trade union mobilization on November 5. The movement's website editor Benjamin Ball spoke of a plan for gradual escalation. Earlier, Saturday protests on October 17 in a number of cities were accompanied by unrest, and the group criticized President Macron's televised address as an 'empty speech'.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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France bans mass gatherings in Marseille after weekend riots

Marseille authorities banned gatherings and demonstrations from noon to 8:00 pm following the riots of October 17–18. A curfew has been imposed in Denain. Over the weekend, 2,331 people were detained, more than 2,000 businesses were affected, and damage is estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
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Macron says prefects may ban demonstrations to maintain order after mass riots

After Saturday's 'yellow vest' protests that turned into riots, Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation: prefects have been given the right to ban individual demonstrations, and Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu will hold an emergency meeting on aid for traders. About 2,400 people were detained, and about 1,000 police officers, gendarmes and firefighters were injured.

Aziz Karimov
3 min read
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Over 2,000 arrested in France after 'yellow vest' protests, town hall burns in Limoges

Mass protests against the rising cost of living on 18 October (reported as a Saturday) escalated into riots in several cities: looting, arson and vandalism. The Interior Ministry reported more than 2,000 arrests and over 600 injured security personnel; the ministry estimated 550,000 participants, while the CGT union put the figure at nearly 800,000. In Limoges the historic town hall burned down, a demonstrator died in Paris, and a teenager in Saint-Étienne lost a hand to a police grenade. Macron addressed the nation; Lecornu is holding crisis talks.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
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More than 1,800 detained in France after 'yellow vest' protests

After nationwide protests against the cost of living held on Saturday, France faced riots, arson and looting. The Interior Ministry reported more than 1,800 detained and over 500 injured police officers and firefighters. The town hall in Limoges burned down, shops were damaged in Paris, Marseille and Lille. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu blamed the 'far left', while the opposition criticised the police's actions.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
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Mass protests in France: clashes with police, hundreds detained, fires in buildings

On Saturday, October 17, hundreds of demonstrations against rising prices and social inequality took place across France, joined by students, unions and the 'yellow vests'. In Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Lille and other cities there were clashes with police, who used tear gas and water cannons. According to the authorities, hundreds of people were detained, police officers were injured; the tourist office in Lyon and the town hall in Limoges burned down.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
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Mass protests over cost of living sweep France: clashes with police, arrests and storming of Marseille city hall

On Saturday, France saw nationwide 'yellow and youth' protests against the cost of living, organised by the 'yellow vests' movement. According to the Interior Ministry, more than 32,000 people took part in around 140 events outside Paris, and over 160 were detained. In Marseille, protesters stormed the city hall; in Paris, police used tear gas and water cannon. The protests come months before the presidential election.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
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Mass protests against the rising cost of living took place in France: hundreds detained

On Saturday, protests against the rising cost of life took place in France, uniting 'yellow vests', schoolchildren, students, farmers, trade unions and climate activists. According to the authorities, at least 272 people were detained, including 163 in Paris. Clashes with police occurred in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice and other cities; about 500 actions were planned in total.

Otabek Yusupov
3 min read