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Added on the 11/04/2020 11:26:58 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Law enforcement officials set up controls at strategic exit points around Paris in a bid to catch anyone defying government restrictions on travel on what is the 18th day of a national lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus. Under normal circumstances, many Parisians would be travelling this weekend to begin the Easter holidays. IMAGES
Paris police are taking a softly-softly approach amid the coronavirus lockdown, which began at noon on Tuesday, offering advice during the "educational checks" on the population at Place de la Bastille. This approach is being initially taken in a bid to encourage people to stay at home. IMAGES
Police officers check vehicles on the Avenue des Champs-Elysées in Paris to ensure that curfew rules are being respected in the French capital on New Year's Eve. IMAGES
As Christians celebrate Easter Sunday under coronavirus lockdown, with the French government tightening controls to prevent Parisians from going away for the long weekend, the scenes on a popular Paris street shows many residents out to stock up on provisions. IMAGES
Paris is virtually empty on Sunday morning, on the 6th day of confinement due to Covid-19, as police patrol the streets of the capital. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.