# France steps up security ahead of fresh protests

https://mins.news/en/video/113815

- France 24 English, 2026-10-24 08:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_-SeRaFliU

> France deployed police, helicopters and armoured vehicles and imposed protest bans and local curfews ahead of Saturday’s demonstrations, seeking to prevent a repeat of the violence and looting during nationwide protests last weekend. The restrictions have drawn criticism.

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