Live: Paris bans protests after violent unrest as Macron takes swipe at Trump
French police banned protests in parts of Paris on Thursday as authorities braced for further demonstrations following some of the worst street unrest in years. The restrictions came after President Emmanuel Macron appeared to accuse US President Donald Trump of exploiting the violence for political gain ahead of US midterm elections.
The decision to restrict public gatherings was made to manage the escalating situation and ensure public safety.
This is the latest development in a series of events that have shaken the French capital.
Macron's accusation
President Macron directly addressed the situation by accusing the US President of political opportunism.
Macron appeared to accuse US President Donald Trump of exploiting the violence for political gain ahead of US midterm elections.
Bracing for further unrest
French authorities are preparing for the possibility of continued demonstrations and further clashes.
The violence seen in recent days has been described as some of the worst in years.
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