France braces for Saturday protests with 70,000 police deployed
Marches are planned across France on Saturday over studying conditions and purchasing power. Around 70,000 police officers will be deployed nationwide amid fears of unrest.
A coalition made up of the “Yellow Vests” movement, trade unions and students will march across France on Saturday. The groups are making demands related to conditions for studying and to purchasing power, meaning how much people can afford to buy with their income.
Authorities plan to deploy around 70,000 police officers nationwide for the day. According to the report, officials fear looting and vandalism similar to the unrest seen last Saturday.
What is known about the event
The marches are due to take place in various locations across the country and are organised by a three-part alliance. The Yellow Vests are a protest movement that has been active in France, while trade unions and students are taking part together with them in this action.
The source does not provide further details on routes, expected turnout or specific cities.
