France Bans Unofficial Gatherings Amidst Concerns of Far-Left Extremism

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, French President Emmanuel Macron has emphasized that his country will prohibit gatherings organized by non-union entities in the upcoming days. He also announced a defense council meeting scheduled for Friday and stated that far-left currents are attempting to overthrow the republic with a high degree of violence and precise planning.

Macron stressed the need for a very firm response to far-left groups. The Paris police administration has declared a ban on unannounced marches and gatherings in several areas of the French capital for Thursday, October 22nd, from 8 AM to 8 PM. Reports also indicate that two student demonstrations planned for Paris and Lyon today have been canceled.