France Bans Illegitimate Protest Groups as Macron Blames Far-Left for Riots
'Last Saturday we had political and seditious acts by ultra-left groups whose aim is to bring down the Republic,' the French president said.
TL;DR
- France plans to ban 'illegitimate' protests.
- President Macron blames 'seditious' far-left groups and vandals for recent riots and looting.
- Legitimate demonstrations, such as those by trade unions, will still be permitted but may be rerouted.
- Authorities are preparing for more protests after severe urban unrest.