France to deploy about 70,000 police amid fears of renewed unrest

Wall Street Turkish - International (English) · Oct 25, 2026 · 1m

France intends to mobilize approximately 70,000 police officers throughout the country on Saturday in an effort to avert additional turmoil following intense street clashes over the previous weekend. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez stated that the operation would involve specialized units typically deployed for counterterrorism and hostage situations, as well as water cannons, armored cars, mounted patrols, helicopters, and drones. He emphasized that officials would be “extremely firm” and would not accept any form of violence. Protests are anticipated nationwide, although some cities have…