“
Spontaneous gatherings in cities across France after 8 p.m. could turn violent
,” warns the US Embassy in France.
In a note addressed to its nationals, the American administration also warns of the "
potential risk of riots and clashes with the police
" after the announcement of the results of the presidential election.
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The embassy urged all its employees to avoid places of demonstrations this weekend by listing the major cities where large gatherings were expected, with the nature of the demands.
In Lyon, for example, the Saturday evening demonstration in Place Bellecour "
against Macron
" was reported by the embassy, as were those of "antifas" in Strasbourg on Place de la Gare.
Civil order disturbances
In a previous note published on April 20, the American authorities warned this time about the risks of “
terrorism
” and “
civil disturbances
”.
On the one hand, "terrorists can attack [...] on tourist sites, in means of transport, shopping centers etc.", warns the note.
On the other, "
the demonstrations in Paris and in the big cities should continue in the coming weeks
".
“
Material damage and in particular looting and arson occurred in assumed disregard of public safety
”.
The American administration therefore advises its nationals in France to avoid traveling to Paris or other major cities in France on weekends.
Questioned by the regional daily
Nice Matin
, the American embassy in Paris indicated that the level 2 of "increased vigilance" (out of 4) decreed at the moment was constantly the same these days.
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