France Braces For Halloween Unrest: Macron Govt To Deploy 70000 Officers Amid High Risk Of Violence

France is preparing for heightened security ahead of Halloween as authorities warn of a “very high” risk of urban violence during planned demonstrations on Saturday, October 31. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has announced the deployment of around 70,000 police officers and gendarmes across the country. The security measures come amid calls on social media for gatherings in city centres and public squares. Nuñez said demonstrations would be permitted but not in city centres considered at risk…