Protesters defy Aurillac ban in permitted streets

actu.fr (French) —

Around 100 protesters marched through permitted streets in Aurillac on Saturday, October 24, 2026, defying a prefectural ban on gatherings in several central locations. The prefecture had prohibited rallies near the town hall, prefecture, and courthouse, citing public order concerns. Protesters, wearing black and carrying signs reading "Stop bâillon" and "Stop racisme," denounced restrictions on public freedoms. The demonstration also honored victims of racist acts, referencing recent events in Trappes, with chants including "Macron démission" accompanying the determined protest.


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