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Thousands turn out across France to protest surging antisemitism

IN PICTURES: Demonstrations took place at the Place de la République in Parisunder the slogan 'That's Enough'

February 20, 2019 09:26
"No and always no to antisemitism"
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Thousands of protesters took part in demonstrations across France against a spate of antisemitic attacks.

Demonstrations took place at the Place de la République in Paris and other French cities.

Protestors marched under the slogan "That's Enough" and were joined by figures from across the political spectrum, including Prime Minister Edouard Philippe and former Presidents François Hollande and Nicolas Sarkozy.

The protests came after nearly 100 Jewish graves at a cemetery in Quatzenheim, Alsace, were desecrated with antisemitic graffiti on Tuesday morning.