Protests
5 LAS News stories tagged “Protests”, newest first. Every story links its sources.
Lyon Prohibits All Demonstrations on October 24 After Weekend Unrest
French authorities have ordered a blanket ban on protests in Lyon for Saturday, October 24, following riots and looting that occurred during nationwide rallies the previous weekend. The decision aims to prevent further violence as the city prepares for a scheduled cost‑of‑living demonstration.
LAS News Desk · 22 Oct 2026, 12:15 WAT · 3 sources
Police fire tear gas at Lagos #EndSARS memorial
On 21 October, police used tear gas to disperse a crowd at the Lekki Tollgate memorial for 2020 EndSARS victims, halting the planned wreath‑laying and forcing participants to leave. No injuries were reported.
LAS News Desk · 21 Oct 2026, 02:46 WAT · 2 sources
Macron condemns violence as thousands arrested in France's cost‑of‑living protests
French President Emmanuel Macron denounced the unrest sparked by rising living costs and school conditions, announcing a crackdown that saw between 1,800 and 2,400 people detained and ordering protection of public buildings.
LAS News Desk · 19 Oct 2026, 12:16 WAT · 8 sources
Trump Blames Immigration for French Protests, Urges Border Tightening
US President Donald Trump criticised France after violent protests that left a historic town hall ablaze and 1,800 arrests, calling the country "burning" and urging tighter migration controls.
LAS News Desk · 18 Oct 2026, 21:15 WAT · 5 sources
Lyon tourist office torched amid France's cost‑of‑living unrest
On 17 October 2026 a branch of Lyon's tourist office was set alight as part of nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs, with police clashes and dozens of arrests reported across the country.
LAS News Desk · 17 Oct 2026, 16:45 WAT · 3 sources