France plans major security deployment after nationwide protests turn violent
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France will deploy troops alongside reinforced police for another round of demonstrations after protests across the country descended into rioting, looting and clashes over the weekend.
More than half a million people were estimated to have joined protests in cities including Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Limoges, according to The Guardian. The demonstrations brought together students and people protesting the high cost of living and deteriorating public services. The Hill reported that the movement began in September at a suburban Paris high school over teacher shortages and poor building conditions.
At least 2,400 people were arrested during the unrest, France 24 reported. The French government said more than 3,000 businesses were affected, while Marseille shop owners reported that more than 600 premises were looted. France’s Chambers of Commerce and Industry estimated nationwide business damage at hundreds of millions of euros. The government has promised financial assistance and furlough programs for affected companies.
Curfews and other restrictions were imposed in parts of Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux and Nice as cleanup operations began and police remained deployed. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the security operation for protests planned on Saturday would be “massive.” Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said troops would support police, and the government pledged to review its tactics after authorities acknowledged losing control in some cities.
President Emmanuel Macron called for calm, ordered a security review and said those responsible for looting would have to pay for the damage.
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