French authorities fear new street violence at Halloween protests
PARIS — Shops and other businesses in Paris on Friday were boarding up windows amid fears of fresh street violence, as France braced for a third consecutive weekend of protests that coincide with Halloween celebrations. The demonstrations come in an increasingly febrile political climate, with presidential elections just six months away and far-right leader Marine Le Pen leading opinion polls.…
Paris businesses are boarding up windows in anticipation of potential street violence, as France prepares for a third weekend of protests coinciding with Halloween festivities. The demonstrations unfold in a politically charged atmosphere, with presidential elections looming six months away and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen leading in the polls.
President Emmanuel Macron expressed concern over the current state of unrest, stating it is abnormal for France to experience such turmoil near a presidential election. Around 70,000 security forces will be deployed on Saturday, mirroring the deployment from the previous week, as authorities aim to avert a recurrence of the October 17th unrest, during which numerous businesses were damaged or looted.
An Interior Ministry official stated authorities expect the scale of street violence to be comparable to the recent events, citing footage of clashes, looted establishments, and set ablaze public buildings circulated globally. There are apprehensions regarding vandalism and attempts at looting, according to a police source.
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