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France's Nunez warns of high risk during protests

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Briefings

France is bracing for a third consecutive weekend of protests involving Yellow Vest activists, trade unions, and students, with approximately 70,000 security personnel deployed to prevent violence similar to the October 17 clashes. Shops have boarded up premises, and curfews have been imposed in parts of Paris amid fears of further unrest. The demonstrations, initially focused on cost of living and inequality, have expanded to demand civil liberties and the right to protest, occurring six months before presidential elections amid growing far-right support.

Key points

• Approximately 70,000 security personnel are deployed across France to prevent a repeat of the violence seen on October 17.
• Curfews have been imposed in parts of Paris to prevent further unrest amid fears of masked demonstrators.

Context

Protests involving Yellow Vest activists, trade unions, and students have expanded to demand greater civil liberties and the right to protest, occurring six months ahead of presidential elections amid a tense political climate and growing support for the far right.

Limitations

Evidence covers the third consecutive weekend of protests with a snapshot of security deployment and curfew orders. Specific dates for the initial cost-of-living focus are not provided, and the exact number of masked demonstrators is not quantified.

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