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The yellow vests of the country returned to the streets of Paris and several cities in the second year of their show.
Thousands of yellow vests and protesters gathered in Trocadero square near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, protesting the controversial security bill and the policies of President Emmanuel Macron’s administration.
The activists carried banners that read “Give back our freedoms,” “Our cameras against your guns,” “March to Hitler’s Republic,” “Macron and (Interior Minister Gerald) Darmanin are not protecting us.”
There was short-term tension between the police and the protesters during the demonstration. Police used pepper spray against the protesters who did not heed the warnings. The protesters set fire to a garbage container.
Journalists, some unions and organizations working in the field of human rights also participated in the action.
The Paris Police Department allowed the demonstration, despite curfews imposed by the new type of coronavirus outbreak (Kovid-19).
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There was tension between the security forces and the protesters over the action in Rennes. The police intervened the protesters with tear gas.
Demonstrations were also held in French cities such as Lille, Marseille, Saint-Etienne, Rouen, Annecy, Lorient and Le Havre.
“WE ARE BECOMING A TOTALITATING AND ALMOST DICTATOR STATE”
Yellow vest activist Maya Duhema told Anadolu Agency (AA) that the demands of the yellow vests have not changed and that they want the Macron administration to improve economic conditions.
“Article 24 of the security law is a violation of the fundamental freedoms of the press and action.” Duhema said, accusing Macron of ignoring the public’s problems.
“We are becoming a totalitarian and almost dictatorial state. Now when the police mistreat us, we will not have the right to complain and defend ourselves,” Duhema said. Commented.
Another yellow vest, Stephane, who did not want to give his last name, emphasized that they took their freedom and wanted it back.
MACRON MANAGEMENT “AUTHORITARY”
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In protest of the security bill, Alain Trautmann described the Macron administration that prepared the bill as “authoritarian.”
Noting that the French are opposed to this bill, Trautmann said that article 24 of the bill, which prohibits the publication of images of security forces, is unacceptable and restricts freedoms.
Stating that this should not be prohibited, Trautmann said: “In the cholera epidemic (in France) in 1832, 200 people died in one day and 250 people were killed by soldiers. When things went wrong for the government, they appealed to the police and the army. We have a long history on this issue. “he said.
“DANGEROUS” AND “LIMITING FREEDOMS” PROJECT
Mathilde, who did not give her last name, said she found the project “dangerous” and “restricting freedoms”.
Noting that this draft is intended to “pressure and hide the crimes committed by the police,” Mathilde said that the Macron administration prepared the draft taking advantage of the state of emergency in the field of health.
Giuseppe Aviges stressed that they condemned the bill that restricts freedoms.
Noting that this bill is the result of the “authoritarian policy” implemented by the Macron administration, Aviges said: “A policy is imposed throughout the country. In this context, citizens who see police violence will be punished, the journalists’ freedom will be restricted. We see how far it can go. ” “found the evaluation.
Aviges said that the Macron administration wanted to give this bill “authority” and that it should react.
DRAFT SAFETY LAW
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Article 24 of the security bill, which prohibits the publication of images of faces or identities of police officers, was approved yesterday in the first vote in the National Assembly. If Article 24 of the bill is approved by the Senate, it will be submitted to Parliament for approval once more.
The bill, which provides for a year in prison and a fine of up to 45,000 euros for those who do not obey the ban, is criticized for limiting press freedom and increasing police violence.
The bill also authorizes authorities to monitor people with cameras used by security forces while on duty and to use “drone” cameras at demonstrations.
In France, investigations were opened against the police after the violence used by the police against protesters was exposed and shared on social media during the yellow vest demonstrations and protests against pension reform.
