Egypt restricts sales of yellow vests to stop protests

Egypt has restricted the sale of yellow vests ahead of the anniversary of the 2011 uprising, to stop demonstrators copying French protesters.

Safety equipment dealers can only sell the vests wholesale to verified companies that have gained police approval, retailers said.

Officials have asked shopkeepers to report anyone trying to buy the clothing.

French protesters donned the vests in anti-government demonstrations.

Originally objecting to a proposed fuel tax rise, protesters soon reflected a wider discontent about President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies.

After four weeks of violence, Mr Macron offered a minimum wage rise and tax concessions.

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