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France to deploy 70,000 police amid unrest fears amid suspected terror attack
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- A suspected terrorist attack in Trappes, near Paris, resulted in one death and four injuries, with authorities investigating a possible racist motive; a 39-year-old suspect was arrested.
- France is deploying 70,000 law enforcement officers and various security measures, including helicopters and armored vehicles, to prevent violence during planned protests on Saturday.
- President Emmanuel Macron canceled a trip to Africa and emphasized banning unauthorized protests, blaming ultra-left groups for recent violence and calling for no demonstrations in the coming days.
- Despite police rejecting some protest permits, including from the student union UNEF and the Yellow Vest movement, some demonstrations are planned to proceed, raising concerns about potential unrest.
- Major Paris institutions, metro stations, and events like a Ligue 1 soccer match have been canceled or postponed due to security concerns, while an NFL game at Stade de France remains scheduled amid heightened vigilance.
