Thousands demonstrated across France for a sixth consecutive weekend on Saturday against a Covid-19 health pass required for daily activities, highlighting a simmering political risk for President Emmanuel Macron.
The Interior Ministry said around 175,500 people in total demonstrated on Saturday - down from roughly 215,000 last weekend although numbers could increase as people return from summer holidays.
While the majority of people in France have been vaccinated against Covid-19, demonstrators argue the health pass discriminates against those who have not, and infringes upon people's liberties.
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