France protests live: Marches underway as 70,000 police deployed to brace for riots

France protests live: Marches underway as 70,000 police deployed to brace for riots The Louvre, the Orsay and Picasso museums are closed, with a partial night curfew also in place across different parts of Paris More protests are planned across France today following a weekend of significant disorder that ravaged the country. Around 70,000 officers have been sent out across France to prevent large-scale disorder similar to last weekend. So far, today's protests seem less severe compared to last weekend, with a turnout of about 35,000 protesters so far, compared to 60,000 this time last week. More than 2,700 arrests were carried out following the looting last week, with curfews now imposed across Paris. The widespread disorder was caused by demonstrators furious at the cost of living crisis and poor school conditions. Scenes of looting, burned-out cars and attacks on public buildings stunned the world as groups of masked vandals targeted businesses in Paris and other city centres. Besides the 70,000 law enforcement officers, helicopters, armoured vehicles and water cannons will also be deployed today. A partial night curfew in Paris, covering parts of the city including the historic Place de la République, is in place until Monday. Meanwhile, the Culture Ministry said the Louvre, the Orsay and Picasso museums as well as the Grand Palais would be closed. [Image text:] MAKE HUIVAN RIGHTS GREAT MCMN