A day after protesters torched cars and damaged buildings in the French capital, President Emmanuel Macron surveyed the damage and weighed imposing a state of emergency.
Tag: Demonstrations, Protests and Riots
Macron Returns to Turmoil, as France Weighs State of Emergency
After a summit meeting in Argentina, President Emmanuel Macron surveyed the destruction left after the “Yellow Vest” protests.
Macron Inspects Damage After ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests as France Weighs State of Emergency
A government spokesman said one option was imposing a state of emergency to prevent a recurrence of the worst civil unrest in more than a decade.
Raising Pressure on Nicaragua, U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Vice President
Vice president and first lady Rosario Murillo, along with a top aide, was targeted with penalties aimed at ending a harsh crackdown.
Macron Has a Long-Term Vision. But the French Have Urgent Needs.
Ordinary people say President Emmanuel Macron “seems to be deaf” to their daily struggles, speechifying about the fate of the planet while overlooking their pain. They are now demanding he listen.
Marching to End Violence Against Women
People around the world are commemorating the U.N.-designated International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Tear Gas and Water Cannons in Paris as Grass-Roots Protest Takes Aim at Macron
The “Yellow Jackets” movement protesting rising fuel prices is among the most serious challenges yet to President Emmanuel Macron’s pro-business government.
Haitians Furious at Their Government Protest in a Week of Unrest
With thousands marching in the capital, demonstrations have turned into a referendum on the administration of President Jovenel Moïse.
Hundreds of Thousands in France Protest Taxes by Blocking Roads
The country’s “Yellow Vest” movement demonstrated nationwide, blocking roads and roundabouts, to register anger about fuel taxes and the loss of purchasing power.
Lawyer in Rape Trial Links Thong With Consent, and Ireland Erupts
On Wednesday, hundreds of people in cities around Ireland protested victim blaming in the justice system’s handling of a sexual-assault case.