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The Paris police chief bans the “freedom convoy”, as the demonstrators call themselves. Coming from the four corners of France, they plan to block the capital from Friday February 11. Ben Barnier takes stock of the situation, live from Bron near Lyon (Rhône).
“400 to 500 people are expected here this evening in the suburbs of Lyon. In total, five processions of several hundred people from several regions of France will meet tomorrow evening in Paris. But the police headquarters has issued an order, access will be prohibited to demonstrators from Friday evening until Monday morning and 7,200 police officers will be mobilized“, indicates Ben Barnier, live from Bron (Rhône).
“But beyond Paris, the ultimate goal for the most determined is Brussels, but there too the demonstrators risk clashing with local and national authorities. Access will be prohibited and checks on the main roads will be reinforced.“, reports Ben Barnier for the 20 Hours of France 2.