France: Civic society groups to stage a protest march in Paris, April 21

Civic society groups will stage a protest march in Paris on April 21 against alleged state racism and islamophobia and for better protection of minors. Attendees will gather at 14:00 at Metro station Barbes and then march to Place de la Republique. Based on previous events, several thousand will likely take part.

Local authorities will likely deploy additional police and heightened security to facilitate the demonstration. Some localized transport disruptions are possible in the vicinity of the protest. The protest will likely pass off peacefully.