France will deploy troops from Operation Sentinelle for protests expected this weekend, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said. The military forces are intended to free up police and gendarmes for the demonstrations; Prime Minister Lecornu described the security operation as massive.
WHO:The French government, through Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, said it will deploy troops from Operation Sentinelle.
WHAT:France will deploy Operation Sentinelle troops for expected weekend protests.
WHEN:Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 11:01 AM ET
WHERE:France
WHY:The troops are intended to free up police and gendarmes for the expected demonstrations.
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