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France's prime minister Edouard Philippe announces hard line measures after rioting in Paris in yellow vest protests.
Yellow vest protests will be banned in worst hit neighborhoods in Paris. The Paris police chief was replaced after violence, looting and arson in the Champs Elysees area of Paris. 10,000 gilets jaunes yellow vest protestors marched in Paris. Police have come under criticism for excessive use of force. Hand held rubber bullet launchers and explosive sting grenades are some of the devi ces used by police. The government says not enough force was used. Philippe said "inappropriate orders were given to reduce use of rubber bullet launchers. He says there should be a hardening of France's doctrine of law and order.
Suggests an impasse has been reached between the government and protestors.
France's prime minister Edouard Philippe announces hard line measures after rioting in Paris in yellow vest protests.
Yellow vest protests will be banned in worst hit neighborhoods in Paris. The Paris police chief was replaced after violence, looting and arson in the Champs Elysees area of Paris. 10,000 gilets jaunes yellow vest protestors marched in Paris. Police have come under criticism for excessive use of force. Hand held rubber bullet launchers and explosive sting grenades are some of the devi ces used by police. The government says not enough force was used. Philippe said "inappropriate orders were given to reduce use of rubber bullet launchers. He says there should be a hardening of France's doctrine of law and order.
Suggests an impasse has been reached between the government and protestors.
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