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French minister warns of 'very high' violence risk as country braces for Halloween protests

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Briefings

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a very high risk of public disorder ahead of nationwide protests in France, with the government deploying approximately 70,000 police officers to Paris and other cities. This response follows a previous round of mass protests on October 17 that resulted in rioting and looting.

Key points

• France deployed approximately 70,000 police officers to Paris and other cities ahead of nationwide protests.
• Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a "very high risk of public disorder" following the October 17 riots.

Context

The French government is preparing for a new round of nationwide protests scheduled for Saturday, following a previous event where mass demonstrations on October 17 degenerated into rioting and looting.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article from October 30, 2026, covering only the immediate response to the October 17 riots. No data on protest duration, casualty numbers, or future plans beyond the initial warning is provided.

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