03:00France: Cars set ablaze as protesters rally against security bill in Paris
Cars were set ablaze and fireworks flew across the streets of Paris as a massive protest against the so-called 'Global Security' bill passed by the French National Assembly turned violent on Saturday.
Hooded and masked protesters set ablaze vehicles parked along the streets and threw more objects to expand fire. Various protesters were seen launching projectiles at riot police officers, who deployed tear gas attempting to disperse the demonstration.
On Monday the government announced that they would rewrite Article 24 of the law; the provision that restricts the filming of police officers, following weeks of protests. Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Paris despite the announcement.
The law in its current form makes it illegal to disseminate images in which police officers can be personally identified, among other things. The law has been heavily criticised by activists and journalists who say it violates freedom of the press, as well as UN humans rights experts who have said the bill runs afoul of international law.
03:00Cars were set ablaze and fireworks flew across the streets of Paris as a massive protest against the so-called 'Global Security' bill passed by the French National Assembly turned violent on Saturday.
Hooded and masked protesters set ablaze vehicles parked along the streets and threw more objects to expand fire. Various protesters were seen launching projectiles at riot police officers, who deployed tear gas attempting to disperse the demonstration.
On Monday the government announced that they would rewrite Article 24 of the law; the provision that restricts the filming of police officers, following weeks of protests. Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Paris despite the announcement.
The law in its current form makes it illegal to disseminate images in which police officers can be personally identified, among other things. The law has been heavily criticised by activists and journalists who say it violates freedom of the press, as well as UN humans rights experts who have said the bill runs afoul of international law.