3 minutes agoFrance may undergo a state of emergency after violent protests
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)French President Emmanuel Macron has considered declaring a state of emergency to prevent the repetition of violent protests, as well as calling for co-operation with protesters, spokesman Benjamin Greveaux said. Groups of youth wearing facial masks as well as strong tools have protested in the streets of Paris causing damage [...]
Groups of youth wearing facial masks, as well as strong tools, have protested in the streets of Paris causing major material damage to cars and buildings.
“We need to think about the actions we have to take not to repeat these” incidents, Griveaux said.
Authorities were taken by surprise by the transition to violence after two weeks of protests across France against the rising oil tax.
President Emmanuel Macron will hold a meeting with the prime minister and the French interior minister to discuss protests and possible dialogue with protesters known as the <x0th> yellow chimneys” that do not have leaders or leaders, but were mobilised through social networks.
Protests began on November 17th, and very soon increased in number, blocking roads throughout France, as well as circulation in many public places.
