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1,314 arrests: France's protest crackdown tests its own free-speech rhetoric
The crackdown was carried out by the security forces of a country that lectures other nations on democracy, free expression, and the right to assemble.
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Macron slams Trump, other foreign leaders for ‘stupid comments’ on France protests
The French president has criticized Trump and some other foreign leaders for their ‘stupid comments’ about the recent protests in France.
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Over 30 rights groups slam Macron’s visit to Bahrain amid crackdown on dissent
More than 30 rights organizations slam Macron’s visit to Bahrain, warning he would embolden Manama to continue with crackdown on the dissent.
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France extends curfews, threatens ‘massive’ police deployment ahead of protests
France has imposed new overnight curfews in Paris and threatened a “massive” police deployment ahead of Saturday’s planned demonstrations.
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The economics behind the French student protests
The student protests across France reflect deeper economic and social problems than the immediate conditions in schools, such as rising living costs, income inequality, and a growing gap between the French standard of living and what many people can afford.
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France erupts in anger: Oct 17 protests, police violence and growing calls for govt. accountability
Nearly one million French protesters rallied on October 17, denouncing vicious police violence, government indifference, and demanding accountability, justice, and protection of democratic rights.
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Iran issues travel advisory for riot-hit France, Belgium and Italy amid spreading unrest
Iranian authorities advised compatriots against undertaking unnecessary trips to the three European countries or remaining in zones affected by unrest.
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France allows local curfews after protests, warns state of emergency remains an option
France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has allowed local mayors to impose partial curfews after a weekend of violent protests across the country.
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