Fears of violence as France braces for Halloween protests

🇫🇷 The Hindu (FR) —
Fears of violence as France braces for Halloween protests

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French authorities plan to deploy about 70,000 security personnel for Halloween protests, seeking to prevent a repeat of unrest on October 17. The report describes heightened concern about possible violence during the demonstrations.

Around 70,000 security personnel will be deployed on Saturday (October 31, 2026), matching the number mobilised a week ago, as authorities seek to avert a repeat of the October 17 unrest

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