AFP)Legal powers increasedFrance has taken various measures to toughen its laws to boost the fight against terrorism. However this measure was widely dismissed as “security theatre", given that the same security measure was not introduced at the other end of the line. With the government under pressure to do more to fight terrorism, we can expect more measures to be taken in the months to come. However many may argue that the bombing missions have only encouraged Isis to call for attacks on France soil. ALSO: No wonder French losing faith in Hollande's war on terrorPolice allowed to carry armsPolice are on the frontline in the fight against terrorism in France and have been specifically targeted in certain attacks.

Source: The Local July 19, 2016 11:48 UTC