The Louvre Museum blocked as France grapples with growing protests
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What happened
Dozens of students gathered outside the Louvre Museum on Monday in an attempt to block access to the iconic landmark. The movement puts pressure on the government as the Yellow Vest movement also grows. Following Saturday’s demonstrations, calls on social media for further protests on October 24 and 31 are multiplying.
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