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March 19, 2019

France to Crack Down on "Yellow Vest" Protests
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France has announced tough new measures on "yellow vest" protests as the
anti-government demonstrations entered its fourth month over the
weekend, marked by clashes with the police, nearly 200 arrests and
damage to businesses by some protesters. Police used tear gas and water
cannons on crowds in Paris. On Monday, Prime Minister Édouard Philippe
banned the yellow vests from the Champs-Élysées and certain
neighborhoods, as well as announced the shutdown of any protest that
included violent or "ultra-radicalized" groups. Prime Minister Philippe
also said the Paris police chief would be replaced and police officers
would be granted more autonomy.


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