Marseille authorities ban all demonstrations and suspend public transport for weekend
Regional officials have prohibited any protest in Marseille on Saturday and halted all public transport, citing security concerns.
On Thursday evening, regional authorities ordered a blanket ban on demonstrations in Marseille for Saturday, arguing that safety risks are evident. The same order also suspended all forms of public transportation in the city. Additionally, a port restriction that was previously limited to minors this week has been expanded to include adults for both Saturday and Sunday.
Why it matters
The restrictions curb public assembly and mobility in a major French city, reflecting heightened security tensions.
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