Iran Press/ Europe: According to Newsnation, Some 3,000 security forces deployed around the French capital for the third Saturday of protests.
Legislators have passed a virus bill requiring the pass in most places as of Aug. 9 as virus infections are spiking and hospitalizations are rising. Polls show a majority of the French support the pass, but some French are adamantly opposed. The pass requires vaccinations or a quick negative test or proof of a recent recovery from COVID-19 and mandates vaccinations for all health care workers by mid-September.
Four separate protests were being held in Paris on Saturday, with “liberty,” the day's slogan. Marches were also called in other cities around France.
Participants in the two previous weekend protests included far-right activists and die-hard yellow vest protesters, and others who believe the health pass limits their freedom. Police used water cannon and tear gas sporadically to deter violence, including after some protesters moved to the Arc de Triomphe, at the top of the Champs-Elysees.
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