France to deploy troops, admits to failures over weekend unrest
PARIS — France will reinforce police with troops and mount a huge security operation for more protests planned on Saturday, the government said on Tuesday, acknowledging failures in its response to last weekend's violence. "The deployment next Saturday will be massive," Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said, adding that the immediate priority was to restore order after rioting and looting swept…
Paris — In response to the violent unrest that swept through French cities over the weekend, the government has announced plans to deploy troops alongside police forces to ensure security during upcoming protests. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu revealed that the military deployment will be extensive, with the immediate goal of restoring order following riots and looting that occurred in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and other cities on October 17.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez stated that the military would work in tandem with police, and the government pledged to reassess its tactics following widespread criticism over the perceived vulnerability of city centers. Lecornu framed the crisis as a choice between violence and the Republic, accusing far-left groups of inciting the unrest, while they accused the government of underestimating public anger over rising living costs and deteriorating public services.
The scale and apparent inability of police to control the situation surprised France, heightening tensions before the presidential election.
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