More than 250,000 people are expected at 200 demonstrations, an increase on last week

Protesters took to the streets of France for the fifth consecutive Saturday to oppose the country’s pass sanitaire health pass – now required for everyday activities.

More than 250,000 people were expected at about 200 demonstrations, an increase in the number that officials said had turned out last week. Protesters have accused the government of underestimating the numbers and playing down support.

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