'Bring down the Republic': Macron bans 'illegitimate' French protests and blames 'ultra-left groups' for weekend riots
President Emmanuel Macron said only union marches will be allowed on Saturday, and even those face being rerouted away from city centres. Lyon and Nice have imposed complete bans. Security forces will be 20% larger than last weekend, with Sentinelle soldiers, armoured vehicles and helicopters deployed. Macron will chair a defence council on Friday to decide further measures.
Justice minister Gérald Darmanin said 2,700 people were arrested and 217 jailed in fast-track trials.
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