FranceFrance Deploys 70,000 Police for Weekend Protests
France will deploy 70,000 police and gendarmes for anticipated weekend demonstrations. Protests are expected over school conditions and the cost of living.
FranceFrance will deploy 70,000 police and gendarmes for anticipated weekend demonstrations. Protests are expected over school conditions and the cost of living.
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FranceFrance will mobilize 70,000 police and gendarmes for upcoming weekend protests. This comes as President Macron met with student groups.
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