France Deploys Tens of Thousands of Security Forces and Bans Some Demonstrations

French authorities have deployed tens of thousands of security personnel across the country and banned demonstrations in some cities. The measures are intended to prevent a repeat of the riots that shook France a week ago.

What the authorities have done

The number of security forces deployed runs to tens of thousands. In addition, demonstrations have been expressly prohibited in several cities.

Why it matters

The source says these steps are a response to the unrest that took place in France a week earlier. The authorities are hoping to avoid a recurrence of that situation.

The available excerpt does not detail the causes of the protests, the groups involved or the specific cities where the ban applies, so those questions are not addressed here.