Preparing for the worst: France deploys forces - and the army takes to the streets

France is preparing for another wave of protests following severe riots that damaged thousands of businesses. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has ordered the mobilization of Operation Sentinel soldiers and CRS units to secure sensitive sites. Meanwhile, Argentina's former vice president accuses Qatar and Turkey of funding extremist Islamist elements in the country.

France is preparing for another wave of protests following severe riots that damaged thousands of businesses on October 17. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced the mobilization of Operation Sentinel soldiers and CRS units to secure sensitive sites, including the call-up of companies that are on rest. The Interior Ministry is considering banning gatherings in high-risk areas and moving protest routes away from public buildings and commercial axes. Meanwhile, Argentina's former vice president, Carlos Ruckauf, accused Qatar and Turkey of funding extremist Islamist elements in France, distinguishing this threat from Shiite Iranian terrorism. The riots occur six months before the presidential elections.