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French Senate backs bill to make protesters pay for unrest damage despite rights concern

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France's Senate on Wednesday approved a bill allowing protesters to be held financially liable for damage during demonstrations, with penalties of up to €10,000 and possible benefit seizures, despite rights groups warning the legislation could undermine…

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