Tens of thousands are demonstrating across France as third Saturday of protests launches
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a 'very high risk' of disorder, especially after dark on Halloween. Demonstrations are banned in city centers.
Summary by The Paris Editorial Desk · As published by Le Monde in English · · 1 min read
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a 'very high risk' of disorder, especially after dark on Halloween. Demonstrations are banned in city centers.

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