New French protests focus on children and police
People are expected to take to the streets for the fifth Saturday in a row, with a main rally in Paris and dozens of other gatherings across the country.In the capital, the Yellow Vest movement is joining high-school students, unions and other activists fighting for children's rights or opposed to a bill to give police more protection in their use of weapons.
Demonstrations are expected to take place across France for the fifth consecutive Saturday, including a main rally in Paris and dozens of other gatherings nationwide. Protesters are expressing frustrations regarding inflation, the cost of living, and opposition to a new bill in parliament that would grant police a presumption of legality when using weapons. In Paris, the Yellow Vest movement is expected to join unions, high-school students, and activists advocating for children's rights.
According to Free Malaysia Today, approximately 146,000 people participated in demonstrations across the country last week, which was a significantly lower turnout than previous weekends. While many rallies have been largely peaceful, some have experienced fringe violence and accusations of police brutality. Activists have also recently been demanding improved protection for children against sexual abuse.
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