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Old January 8th, 2019 #38
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French Prime Minister says masks will be banned at protests amid 'yellow vest' movement

Troublemakers will also be forced to pay for property damage occurring during demonstrations, instead of taxpayers.

France is planning to jail protesters who wear masks in the wake of weeks of violent demonstrations by the "yellow vest" movement.

Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said proposed legislation would target people who try to hide their identities while taking to the streets.

“We have to preserve the freedom to protest in France and punish those who want to violate this right,” Philippe said in an interview with broadcaster TF1 on Monday night.

Masks have been confiscated by police officers at some "yellow vest" protests. The legislation would allow perpetrators to be sent to jail. At the moment, the offense is considered more minor and is punished with a fine.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/f...yellow-n956016