France will ban 'yellow vest' protests in some areas of the country, including Paris' Champs Elysées, after violence erupted during demonstrations this weekend
Paris France will ban"yellow vest" rallies in some areas of the country after violence that erupted during Saturday's demonstration in Paris.
At a press conference on Monday, French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said by"as early as next Saturday" authorities will ban gatherings in areas that have been the most affected by the demonstrations -- as soon as they are aware that extremists"claiming they belong to the 'gilets jaunes'" are present. Philippe named Paris' Champs Elysées, Pey-Berland Square in Bordeaux and Capitol Square in Toulouse as areas that would be subject to such bans.
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