Lyon bans all protests on October 24 after riots and looting

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French authorities in Lyon have banned all protests on Saturday, October 24, 2026, following violent riots that saw 150 to 200 shops looted and a tourist office set on fire. The ban, announced by the Rhone prefecture on Thursday, comes as the Yellow Vest movement and unions plan nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living. Police arrested around 200 people during the October 17 unrest, which also prompted curfews in parts of Paris and Lyon. The violence has raised political stakes for President Emmanuel Macron, who faces elections within six months. Organizers have additionally called for a general strike and demonstrations on November 5.


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