Paris shuts museums and police deploy in big numbers for new protests across France
PARIS (AP) — Major museums in Paris closed and authorities deployed a sizable police force for a round of new protests Saturday across France, hoping to prevent a repeat of last week's violent un Paris has closed major museums in Paris and major public events across France, with major museums and major international art fairs temporarily closed due to fears of repeat of last week's violent unrest that left over half a million people taking to the streets. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced that up to 70,000 police officers will be deployed nationwide, including helicopters, armored vehicles and water cannons. Major protests are expected across the country, following last weekend's unrest which saw looting, arson, and public buildings damaged or looted. Protests are scheduled in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Nice and Montpellier, but some have been banned by local authorities. Protades are also set to take place in Orléans, where about 50 organizations have called for a protest against the far right ahead of the presidential election. The protests, initially started over a lack of staff at a high school in Paris due to staff shortages and underfunded schools, have escalated into larger protests over rising living costs.
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PARIS (AP) — Major museums in Paris closed and authorities deployed a sizable police force for a round of new protests Saturday across France, hoping to prevent a repeat of last week’s violent unrest ... [3497 symbols]
Chủ đề: Social Issues, Protests
