# France warns of ‘very high’ violence risk ahead of Halloween protests

https://mins.news/en/item/121964

- France 24, 2026-10-30 06:57 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261030-french-minister-warns-of-very-high-violence-risk-as-country-braces-for-halloween-protests

> France plans to deploy about 70,000 police officers in Paris and other cities before nationwide protests on Saturday. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a very high risk of public disorder and promised an extremely firm response, after demonstrations on October 17 devolved into rioting and looting.

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