Live Updates: France Deploys Vast Security Force in Bid to Prevent More Riots
France deployed a vast security force of about 70,000 police nationwide, including elite units usually used for counter-terrorism, to prevent a repeat of recent civil unrest. Cities implemented curfews and crowd restrictions, while major museums in Paris closed ahead of the demonstrations. Protests began across Paris and other regions following severe looting and street violence that left damage and fear on streets such as Paradise Street in Marseille. Marches remained largely peaceful until evening, when clashes broke out and police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters.
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- ✓ France deployed about 70,000 police nationwide to prepare for a fresh wave of protests.
- ✓ Security forces included elite units usually used for counter-terrorism.
- ✓ Some of Paris' major museums closed ahead of the demonstrations.
- ✓ Marches were largely peaceful until evening before clashes popped up in Marseille and Paris.
What changed
French authorities deployed 70,000 police and closed major Paris museums ahead of a fresh wave of weekend protests.
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France Deploys Vast Security Force to Prevent More Riots
France deployed a vast security force of about 70,000 police nationwide, including elite units usually used for counter-terrorism, to prevent a repeat of recent civil unrest. Cities implemented curfews and crowd restrictions, while major museums in Paris closed ahead of the demonstrations. Protests began across Paris and other regions following severe looting and street violence that left damage and fear on streets such as Paradise Street in Marseille. Marches remained largely peaceful until evening, when clashes broke out and police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters.
Why it matters
The massive security mobilization follows the worst street violence seen in years across French cities. Authorities are attempting to contain widespread discontent that has swept parts of Europe and triggered intense public fear over property damage. The interior minister pledged crackdowns on violence as cities struggle to manage the demonstrations.
What is confirmed
- France deployed about 70,000 police nationwide to prepare for a fresh wave of protests.
- Security forces included elite units usually used for counter-terrorism.
- Some of Paris' major museums closed ahead of the demonstrations.
- Marches were largely peaceful until evening before clashes popped up in Marseille and Paris.
- Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters in Marseille and Paris.
What to watch next
- Whether the 70,000-strong security deployment successfully deters further widespread looting and structural damage
- Potential fallout from municipal curfews and crowd restrictions on civil liberties and public movement
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- www.theguardian.com — France to deploy 70,000 police on Saturday to prevent civil unrest
- The New York Times — Looting Left Damage and Fear on Paradise Street in Marseille
- WSJ — France Girds for Another Day of Protest After Widespread Violence
- CNN — Live updates: Protests start in Paris with another weekend of discontent set to sweep Europe
- The New York Times — Live Updates: France Deploys Vast Security Force in Bid to Prevent More Riots
- Bloomberg — French Protests Begin as Police Seek to Avoid Repeat of Violence
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