# France tightens security ahead of weekend protests

https://mins.news/en/item/112592

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-23 11:05 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/23/france-tightens-security-in-anticipation-of-weekend-protests?traffic_source=rss

> France plans to deploy about 70,000 police for Saturday’s nationwide demonstrations, while cities restrict gatherings, extend curfews and limit public transport. Student groups and the Yellow Vest movement say they will still rally, and rights groups and unions have criticised the curbs.

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