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French PM vows stronger security as country prepares for more protests

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French prime minister Sebastien Lecornu and Interior Minister Laurent Nunez both faced tough questions from members of parliament over the handling of last weekend's violence. Lecornu has promised a massive deployment of police for future protests, while Nunez said the military will be used to back …

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    France plans 'massive' weekend police surge amid protests (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu told parliament the government would respond and reinforce police in major cities. He also accused extreme-left groups of trying to hijack what began as protests. DW has more.

  2. France 24

    French PM blames 'ultra-left' groups for weekend riots, promises 'massive' security deployment (opens France 24)

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    French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said Tuesday during a session of the National Assembly that authorities would mobilise a "massive" security presence next weekend after organisers announced plans for new protests.

  3. France 24

    French PM vows 'massive' police deployment for new demonstrations (opens France 24)

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    French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday vowed a "massive" police presence at fresh protests called for the coming weekend, as he faced criticism over the handling of recent street violence. The eurozone's second-largest economy was rocked on Saturday by some of its worst rioting in recent…

  4. France 24

    French PM vows stronger security as country prepares for more protests (opens France 24)

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    French prime minister Sebastien Lecornu and Interior Minister Laurent Nunez both faced tough questions from members of parliament over the handling of last weekend's violence. Lecornu has promised a massive deployment of police for future protests, while Nunez said the military will be used to back …

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