France to Deploy Operation Sentinelle Troops for Oct 24 Protest Security

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced that military personnel from Operation Sentinelle will support police and gendarmes during nationwide protests on October 24, amid deteriorating living conditions. This marks a notable escalation in domestic security posture, as military deployment for internal protest control is a significant step. The move signals heightened government concern over potential unrest, though the scale and intensity of protests remain uncertain.