Demonstration in solidarity with Palestinians planned in Paris banned

PARIS

A demonstration in Paris, which was planned for Sunday in solidarity with the Palestinian people amid ongoing conflict with Israel, was reportedly banned.

According to local media reports, the Paris Police Department banned the demonstration on the grounds that it posed a "risk of disturbing public order."

While local authorities allowed demonstrations in support of Israel in different cities, they banned demonstrations in support of Palestine in Lyon, Marseille and Paris this week on the same grounds.

Thirteen people were detained in Strasbourg, France after participating in a pro-Palestinian demonstration on Friday.