French President Macron considers banning protests on Champs Elysees: official

French President Emmanuel Macron presides over an emergency crisis meeting at the Interior Ministry in Paris, France, late 16 March 2019. Christophe Petit Tesson/Pool via REUTERS

French President Emmanuel Macron is considering banning all demonstrations on the Champs Elysees after “yellow vest” rioters wrecked the iconic Parisian avenue last weekend, an official from the president’s office said on Monday.

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On Saturday, protesters related with the “yellow vest” movement burned down the famous Fouquet’s restaurant on the Champs Elysees as well as several newspaper stands, a Longchamp luxury goods shop and vehicles.

BY REUTERS
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