# UN experts sound alarm at excessive use of force in French student protests

> The French government deployed 70,000 security forces and arrested 1,000 people during demonstrations on Saturday, which drew 410,000 protesters nationwide, France’s Interior Ministry said.

- Published: 2026-10-28T22:45:01.476Z
- Updated: 2026-10-28T22:45:01.476Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance
- Involves: Demonstrations, French government, public buildings

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- 2026-10-28T22:45:01.476Z - Al Jazeera English: [UN experts sound alarm at excessive use of force in French student protests](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/28/un-experts-sound-alarm-at-excessive-use-of-force-in-french-student-protests)

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