Hadama Traore, the organizer of the banned demonstration in Gonesse (Val-d’Oise), was placed in custody on Wednesday night, according to sources concordant to BFMTV. President of the association “Force citoyenne 93”, he was placed in custody for “threats and outrages” after wanting to organize a rally judged in support of Mickaël Harpon. The territorial security of Seine-Saint-Denis was entrusted with the investigation. Searches took place at his home in Aulnay-sous-Bois. Source BFMTV
Cities, towns and villages across France were practically empty on Saturday as residents stayed home and businesses shut to observe a nationwide curfew intended to help stem the spread of coronavirus, especially a more infectious variant. Source France24
U.S. officials who have engaged in “nasty behaviour” over Chinese-claimed Taiwan will face sanctions, China’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday, after Washington lifted curbs on exchanges between U.S. and Taiwanese officials. Source Reuters
Unrest was recorded in the night between Sunday and Monday as young demonstrators clashed with police in several areas of Tunisia. Clashes were recorded for the third consecutive night in Cité Ettadhamen, Mnihla and al Intilaka, low-income districts of the capital, as well as Sbeitla, Nabeul, Beja, Kasserine, Jelma, Menzel Bouzalfa, Sousse, Gafsa, Bizerte, Sidi Bouzid, Korba, Tebourba. Violence, looting and attacks against police forces were reported. At least 600 people were arrested. Source Ansa Med
