France deploys 70,000 police for weekend protests

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France has mobilized 70,000 police and gendarmes for protests expected this weekend, announced Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez on Friday. Special police units will also guard public buildings, including city halls. Nuñez warned of far-left groups inciting violence and looting on social media, vowing firm action against rioters and illegal activities. Concerns over police brutality persist, with past injuries from rubber bullets and grenades reported. An Elabe poll shows about 70% of French support stricter measures, including curfews or a state of emergency. Last Saturday's nationwide protests drew roughly 550,000 people, with some turning violent, though Paris tourism remains largely unaffected.


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