Heavy police deployments in riot gear patrolled Paris as authorities enforced strict security measures ahead of the city’s sole authorized demonstration. Officers in helmets and with shields maintained a visible presence amid tensions, with protesters hurling insults during the controlled march. The large-scale operation underscores heightened concerns over public order ahead of the sanctioned event. Details on the protest’s focus and any escalation remain unclear, but the atmosphere reflects deep divisions between demonstrators and law enforcement.
Thousands of police officers in riot gear descended on Paris Saturday to monitor France’s only sanctioned protest. The officers — wearing helmets and carrying shields — uniformly walked through the city as protesters shouted obscenities at them.
