# Macron blames ‘seditious’ far left for unrest as France bans some protests

https://mins.news/en/item/111161

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-22 13:12 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/22/macron-blames-seditious-ultra-left-for-unrest-as-france-bans-protests?traffic_source=rss

> Authorities outlawed Thursday demonstrations in parts of Paris, Lyon, Lille and Grenoble. Macron blamed far-left groups for weekend violence and said France would ban protests he deemed “illegitimate” in the coming days, while approved demonstrations would be rerouted away from city centres.

## Related coverage

- [Macron says protest requests from ‘people with no legitimacy’ will be banned](https://mins.news/en/video/111166) — The Associated Press, 2026-10-22
- [Macron tightens protest curbs, blames far left for unrest](https://mins.news/en/item/111007) — Reuters, 2026-10-22
- [Macron says ‘illegitimate’ protests will be banned as cities block demonstrations](https://mins.news/en/item/111009) — NBC News, 2026-10-22