France Deploys 70,000 Police Ahead of Second Round of Protests

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France faces renewed civil unrest as a week of large-scale protests and rioting gives way to organized demonstrations planned across the country. Student groups, trade unions, and anti-government organizations have mobilized supporters for Saturday's demonstrations despite widespread restrictions. The government has responded by deploying 70,000 police officers and imposing severe limitations on where and how people may assemble. Cities including Lyon, Nice, and Montpellier have enacted blanket bans on gatherings, though enforcement remains inconsistent as some local authorities permit authorized demonstrations while others prohibit all public assembly.