The French government has decided to deploy more than 60,000 security forces on Saturday with the aim of controlling recent unrest and violence. This decision comes after severe clashes and widespread fires in several cities, including the burning of the Limoges town hall.
Calling in Police Trainees and Cancelling Leaves
In line with this action, trainees from the French police academy have been mobilized to perform administrative duties and protect buildings, freeing up more experienced officers. "Jean-Didier Berjot," Minister of State at the Ministry of the Interior, has announced that the level of police deployment on Saturday will be 20% higher than last week. Additionally, all personnel on leave have been called back to participate in this critical operation.
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Extension of Night Curfew Regulations
In response to the unrest, the French government has announced the extension of the "night curfew regulations." This decision was made particularly after the clashes on Saturday and Sunday (October 25 and 26) and seems to have contributed to improving the security situation in some areas. "Sebastien Lecornu," the Prime Minister of France, announced during a crisis management inter-ministerial meeting that targeted curfews have been implemented in several key cities including Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille, and Nice, and these restrictions will be extended for the following nights in areas where conditions warrant.
These measures have been taken to restore calm to the streets and prevent the escalation of violence in France, demonstrating the government's determination to confront the unrest. Given the ongoing unrest, it appears that these actions will continue soon until the situation returns to normal.
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