The Rhône prefecture banned all demonstrations in Lyon on Oct. 24, a week after riots and looting at a nationwide protest. Mayor Gregory Doucet said the city experienced hours of chaos, with 150 to 200 shops looted and a tourist office torched.
WHO:The Rhône prefecture
WHAT:Banned all demonstrations in Lyon on Oct. 24.
WHEN:Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 6:40 AM ET
WHERE:Lyon, France
WHY:The ban followed riots and looting at a nationwide protest a week earlier.
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