Five gatherings of the far-right are banned in Paris. The ban is in response to the "May 9" protests.
The protests were held to mark the anniversary of the death of Joan of Arc. The protesters were dressed in black and carried flags with the symbol of the French Revolution. They were protesting against the French government's anti-gay laws. The French government says the ban is necessary to protect public order and the public's right to know what is going on in the country.