Fearing further incidents, the French government has mobilized 130,000 law enforcement officers and banned fireworks
France is celebrating its national holiday, Bastille Day, today with authorities on high alert for fear of further incidents following bloody, multi-day clashes around 15 days ago.
The French government has mobilized 130,000 law enforcement officers and banned fireworks nationwide.
Paris – center of festive events – resembles a fortress.
Around 45,000 police, rapid response forces, helicopters, drones and armored vehicles have been deployed in the French capital and buses and trams have been suspended since last night.
Also, Emmanuel Macron will not deliver the traditional speech of French presidents, which is usually televised live.
The death of seventeen-year-old Nael M. by a traffic policeman’s bullet during a traffic control on June 27 set France on fire: it sparked episodes for consecutive nights, with buildings set on fire, as well as vehicles, destruction and looting of public and private property and shops in several cities.
The riots have died down, but President Emmanuel Macron’s government is worried about the risk of a resurgence on Bastille Day.
Source :Skai
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