France Warns of Possible Violence at Saturday Protests

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez warned Friday of possible violence during Saturday's protests in France, suggesting security forces may use sound grenades if serious clashes occur, despite suspending one type during student demonstrations. Nunez told France 2 that authorities tracked about 250 protest calls and expect roughly 80 marches nationwide, with concerns about unrest in major cities. He said the suspension applied only to student protests, and sound grenades remain available for severe violence. Nunez accused far-left groups of seeking to cause disruptions and defended police interventions as necessary to prevent road closures, attacks on officers, and vandalism. The warnings come ahead of coordinated student and "Yellow Vest" protests, coinciding with the All Saints' holiday starting October 17.