Halloween gatherings may trigger fresh violence: France to deploy 70k personnel
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned about the potential for urban violence during upcoming Halloween demonstrations. To manage this risk, around 70,000 police officers and gendarmes will be deployed across France. Demonstrations will be permitted, but not in city centres to prevent public disorder. Social media calls for gatherings have raised concerns about violence and unrest.
French authorities are preparing for heightened risk of urban violence during Halloween demonstrations on Saturday, with around 70,000 police and gendarmes expected to be deployed nationwide. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned that city centers should avoid gatherings, citing intelligence reports of calls for unrest under the guise of Halloween celebrations.
Demonstrations will be permitted but in areas deemed less prone to disorder. Last week's nationwide protests, sparked by economic grievances, saw some of the worst riots in recent years, including looting and property damage. While Monday's government announced measures to address student concerns, tensions remain high ahead of upcoming presidential elections.
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