🇫🇷 Emmanuel Macron
France braces for fresh unrest as Macron restricts protests and Paris shopkeepers arm
What happened
Authorities in France have announced a massive security deployment for Saturday's protests, with Paris museums closing, curfews remaining in place, and some cities banning demonstrations. Police will be assisted by military personnel, and some shopkeepers in Paris have begun boarding up their storefronts and arming themselves for fear of looting. The measures come after last weekend's riots left nearly 1,000 police officers injured and 3,000 businesses damaged or looted.
Why it matters
The situation highlights concerns about public safety and the potential for further violence, with authorities seeking to balance the right to protest with the need to protect people and property.
Key facts
- * Nearly 1,000 police officers were injured in last weekend's riots. * 3,000 businesses were damaged or looted. * Authorities have announced a massive security deployment for Saturday's protests.
- Authorities will prohibit demonstrations organized by "illegitimate" groups, according to President Emmanuel Macron.
- Some shopkeepers in Paris are arming themselves for fear of looting.
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