Third weekend of protests in France
Summary
France prepared for a third weekend of protests on October 31, deploying 70,000 security personnel amid fears of further clashes. The demonstrations began over the cost of living and school conditions and have expanded to include demands for civil liberties and the right to protest.Key Facts
- Authorities deployed 70,000 security personnel for the protest weekend.
- Officials warned of possible clashes and heightened concerns about masked demonstrators during Halloween.
- Some shops boarded up their premises ahead of the protests.
- The demonstrations initially focused on the cost of living and poor school conditions.
- Protesters have also called for greater civil liberties and the right to protest.
- Authorities restricted demonstrations in several cities and tightened security.
- Presidential elections were six months away, according to the report.
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