According to France 24, Paris police have banned a planned demonstration by an Iranian opposition group, citing the risk of violence and current international tensions. The National Resistance Council of Iran had scheduled the rally for Saturday to protest executions carried out by the Iranian regime. However, authorities issued the ban at the last minute. The opposition group has rejected the justification, calling it 'bogus' and accusing police of overreach.

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