In France, there were massive protests against restrictions on press freedom

In Paris, the protests that began peacefully turned into riots and clashes with the police. Dozens of people were arrested.

Across France, on Saturday November 28, more than 130,000 people participated in demonstrations in support of freedom of information. This was announced by the BFMTV television channel with reference to the Ministry of the Interior.

It is observed that about 46 thousand participants took to the streets of Paris. The procession in the capital began peacefully, but then hooligans began setting cars and kiosks on fire, throwing cobblestones and bottles at the police.

The police also used tear gas and water cannons.

Security agents arrested 46 people, 23 policemen were injured.

In total, some 70 demonstrations by opponents of 24 articles of the bill were held About global security in connection with the shooting of police officers and gendarmes. The document limits the rights of journalists to denounce police brutality, which is perceived as pressure on press freedom.

Recall that on November 17 in Paris, the protesters were dispersed with water cannons and tear gas, several people were arrested.

It was previously reported that in the French city of Nantes, Catholics held a mass to protest coronavirus restrictions prohibiting religious services.

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