France mobilises 70,000 police and gendarmes ahead of weekend protests
French authorities have mobilised 70,000 police officers and gendarmes to maintain public order during protests expected tomorrow. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced this on 23 October.
France has mobilised 70,000 police officers and gendarmes to maintain public order during protests expected tomorrow, 24 October. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced this on 23 October.
Gendarmes are France's armed police force, which works alongside the police to maintain order in the country. The number of personnel involved points to extensive security measures for the day of the protests.
The available information does not specify why the protests are being held, which cities they will take place in or how many participants are expected. Based on what is available, the minister's announcement also gave no further details about the security operation.
