"French Climate March Ban Draws Criticism"

"PARIS — Climate activists have reacted with dismay to the French government's decision to ban two scheduled mass marches across Paris and other French cities during crucial global climate change talks later this month.

Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said Wednesday the government made the decision "to avoid additional risks" following last week's coordinated spree of gun-and-explosives attacks across Paris.

The Nov. 29th and Dec. 12th marches were to be the main vectors for public participation in the talks, which will bring nearly 200 world leaders and tens of thousands of activists and others to Paris in hopes of agreeing on measures to limit global warming."

The Associated Press had the story November 18, 2015.

SEE ALSO:

"Paris Climate March Is Canceled Over Security Concerns" (InsideClimate News)

"Climate Activists Vow to Demonstrate During Paris Talks" (InsideClimate News)

"COP21 Climate Marches in Paris Not Authorised Following Attacks" (Guardian)

"French Government Forbids Massive Climate March in Wake of Terror Attacks" (Mother Jones)

"350.org Response to French Government Prohibition of Climate March and December 12th Mobilization" (350.org release)

"Reeling From Attacks, France Bans Paris Climate Rallies" (AFP)