VAST VIEW France Boards Up for Halloween as Fears Grow Rioters Will Hide Behind Masks
French shopkeepers are shuttering storefronts and police are on high alert as the country braces for a third straight weekend of unrest, with authorities warning Halloween costumes could be used to disguise rioters.
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France entered a tense weekend on Saturday as businesses across the country boarded up windows and doors ahead of anticipated Halloween protests, according to France 24. The precautions come after street violence swept the nation two weekends ago, leaving officials wary of a repeat.
Authorities said they are specifically concerned that this weekend's holiday could give rioters cover, with festive masks potentially used to hide their identities during clashes, France 24 reported. The government has vowed a tough response as police prepare for a possible third consecutive weekend of disorder.
Shop owners in affected areas have taken matters into their own hands, reinforcing storefronts in anticipation of trouble. Officials are monitoring the situation closely as the holiday weekend unfolds.
Sources: France 24 · France 24
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