- People were marching against police brutality and a new security law they claim would restrict civil liberties.
- Cars burned and windows smashed in Paris violence
- Windows have been smashed and cars have been set on fire in Paris as protests erupt against a new security law
"Thousands took to the streets of the French capital and other major cities on Saturday to protest President Emmanuel Macron's proposed legislation, which they claim would restrict civil liberties and increase surveillance.
Demonstrators were also marching against police brutality, but officers were forced to fire tear gas when a small number of them burned cars, smashed shop windows and set fire to barricades.
...Mr Macron has tried to offer police officers greater protection in the face of online hate with his new bill, but angered unions on Friday when he said that those who used gratuitous violence and showed racist attitudes needed to be sanctioned...Read all.
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