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France Deploys Police Ahead of Weekend Protests

France deployed 70,000 police officers ahead of renewed nationwide weekend protests.

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First Report Thursday: France plans military deployment and police operations ahead of another weekend of expected unrest.

Today: France deploys 70,000 police ahead of protests

WHAT'S CONFIRMED

▸Authorities aimed to prevent looting, violence, and vandalism during the protests. — DW, Bloomberg Politics

NOT REPORTED ELSEWHERE

▸President Macron blamed ultra-left groups for riots and said their aim was to bring down the Republic. — Fox News World
▸French authorities planned to deploy military alongside police to contain the protests. — Bloomberg Politics

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