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UPDATED Oct 23, 2026 at 9:13 PM ET
Oct 20, 2026 at 11:10 AM ET

France deploys 70,000 officers ahead of protests

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French authorities have deployed 70,000 police officers across the country ahead of protests planned for Saturday. Authorities pledged to do everything in their power to prevent looting, violence and vandalism; businesses remain tense after violence overshadowed peaceful demonstrations last weekend.
WHO: French authorities
WHAT: French authorities deployed 70,000 police officers ahead of planned protests.
WHEN: Oct 24, 2026
WHERE: France
WHY: The deployment is intended to prevent looting, violence and vandalism during the protests.
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