French ‘Freedom Convoys’ Head to Paris Against Vaccine Rules
- Protesters share videos of cars leaving Lyon, Strasbourg
- Police to deploy 7,200 officers in capital, on highways
Motorists prepare to take part in the "Convoi de la Liberté", in Nice.
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President Emmanuel Macron called for order as protesters against France’s Covid-19 vaccine passes headed toward Paris to attempt to blockade the capital, inspired by Canada’s “freedom convoys.”
Police set up barricades and armored vehicles at some Paris intersections, including along the Champs-Elysees. Tractors and water cannon were also deployed.