Macron allows French prefects to ban gatherings
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Seneweb
After violence and looting during the 17 October demonstrations, Emmanuel Macron announced that prefects could ban certain gatherings to protect cities. The French president also promised transparency over the policing strategy and called for those responsible for damage to be prosecuted, according to Seneweb.
French President Emmanuel Macron authorised prefects to ban gatherings after violence and damage occurred on Saturday 17 October in several cities across the country, reports Seneweb. He called on the French to show “unity, calm and respect” during a televised address on Sunday evening.
Emmanuel Macron had convened Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and the ministers responsible for managing demonstrations and their consequences at the Élysée from 6.30pm, according to Seneweb. He condemned looting and violence in Paris and other cities.
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