France boosts police deployment 20% as protest unrest persists, tactics scrutinized

France's Interior Ministry will deploy 20% more police this Saturday amid ongoing protests over living costs and school conditions, following unrest where officers appeared overwhelmed and teenagers were seriously injured. Police riot-control tactics face scrutiny, raising questions about the government's ability to manage social tensions. The escalation in police presence signals a hardening state response, potentially fueling further unrest.

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