French police deploy in big numbers and Paris shuts major museums ahead of new protests

French authorities are deploying approximately 70,000 police officers nationwide in anticipation of a new wave of protests scheduled for Saturday. In Paris, major museums are closing their doors as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety and protect cultural landmarks.

The security mobilization follows a week of unrest and looting that occurred during previous demonstrations. While the current protests are linked to student grievances regarding learning conditions, the government is taking significant steps to prevent a recurrence of the violence seen in recent days.