French student protests: From confiscated signs to catchy slogans
As French student protests continue, we take a look at how French police have seized some protest signs.
France 24 reports: As French student protests continue, we take a look at how French police have seized some protest signs.
We break down whether this is legal, or police intimidation. We also discuss the origin of a slogan that's catching on – "Bismillah, c'est les ténèbres" – and another that allegedly, according to Le Parisien newspaper, has made French President Emmanuel Macron furious.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include French President Emmanuel Macron, French and Bismillah.
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- French President Emmanuel Macron, French, Bismillah, Le Parisien
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