France is preparing for mass demonstrations against the backdrop of a general strike that may partially paralyze sectors throughout the country, Al-Mayadeens correspondent for France reported. About a million people are expected to take to the streets, raising fears of unrest and possible violence. Shilihan added that the authorities' decision to change the protest routes sparked a legal debate about the powers of the police and accusations of authoritarian methods by the security forces.

France is preparing for mass demonstrations against the backdrop of a general strike that may partially paralyze sectors throughout the country, Al-Mayadeens correspondent for France reported. About a million people are expected to take to the streets, raising fears of unrest and possible violence. Shilihan added that the authorities' decision to change the protest routes sparked a legal debate about the powers of the police and accusations of authoritarian methods by the security forces.