France to mobilise 70,000 security forces for Saturday protest, interior minister says
Authorities cite calls for looting and violence as they bolster security with helicopters, armored vehicles and water cannons to prevent renewed unrest.
- On Friday, French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced 70,000 police and gendarmes will deploy Saturday across France to maintain order amid threats of looting from the ultra-left.
- Nunez warned of social media calls to target public buildings, necessitating the massive deployment following recent unrest on October 17, which resulted in looting across several cities.
- In Orléans, authorities expect 10,000 to 15,000 counter-protesters to gather Saturday near the National Rally presidential campaign launch. Mayor Serge Grouard warned the city "must not become what we saw in Paris, Marseille or Rennes."
- Prefects banned or restricted gatherings in Lyon, Rouen, and Grenoble due to disorder risks, while authorities authorized one union march in Paris and Nunez promised to act "with great firmness" against troublemakers.
- A nationwide strike on November 5 has investors cautious, while prediction markets currently price a 7.0% chance of a state of emergency declaration by October 31.
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Helicopters, armored vehicles and water cannons are being readied in major French cities as shops barricade themselves against new looting
France deploys 70,000 security personnel ahead of fresh protests
France is preparing to deploy about 70,000 police officers and gendarmes across the country on Saturday amid fears of renewed unrest following violent protests and looting last weekend. Interior Minister, Laurent Nuñez announced the security operation on Friday, saying it would involve specialised police units, helicopters, drones, armoured vehicles and water cannons. The planned deployment […] France deploys 70,000 security personnel ahead of f…
France is preparing for a new wave of protests. 70,000 police have been called in, equipped with water cannons, armored vehicles and helicopters, among other things. “We will not let anything pass,” says Interior Minister Laurent Nunez.
70,000 police, covered shop windows and shopkeepers unsure whether they will be open or not. The French capital is preparing for another Saturday of demonstrations, following last week's unrest and looting.
France Deploys 70,000 Police Personnel Nationwide Ahead of Fresh Protests Amid Violent Unrest
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Ahead of fresh protests scheduled for Saturday, France will deploy around 70,000 police personnel nationwide as authorities prepare to prevent a recurrence of widespread looting, arson and vandalism that erupted alongside demonstrations last week. World News | France Deploys 70,000 Police Personnel Nationwide Ahead of Fresh Protests Amid Violent Unrest.
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