France to deploy 70,000 police on Saturday to prevent civil unrest
The French government is deploying 70,000 police officers, including elite counter-terrorism units, to prevent further civil unrest following violent protests. Officials cited social media calls for violence as a primary reason for the heightened security measures.
Why it matters
The massive security mobilization underscores the severity of social tensions in France and the government's struggle to maintain order amid widespread public dissatisfaction.
The Marianne statue wears a yellow vest in the Place de la République in Paris after riots at the weekend. The Marianne statue wears a yellow vest in the Place de la République in Paris after riots at the weekend. France France to deploy 70,000 police on Saturday to prevent civil unrest Security forces to include elite units usually used for counter-terrorism after worst street violence in years
Prefer the Guardian on Google France will deploy about 70,000 police around the country on Saturday as the government seeks to prevent more civil unrest after some of the worst street violence in years erupted on the fringes of cost-of-living protests last weekend.
The interior minister, Laurent Nuñez, said on Friday the security forces would include elite units usually used for counter-terrorism operations and hostage rescues, adding that there had been social media calls for violence from “ultra-left” groups.
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