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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

France Prepares for Major Disruptions as Unions Call Transport Strike

Rail operator SNCF will see 'severe disruptions' with half of train services cancelled, Transport Minister Clement Beaune said STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN AFP/File

France was preparing for a day of major disruptions on Tuesday after unions called a nationwide transport strike as they remain in deadlock with the government over walkouts at oil depots that have sparked fuel shortages.

The move comes after workers at several refineries and depots operated by energy giant TotalEnergies voted to extend their strike action, said AFP.

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