The French authorities will use the army to support the police on the day of the protests on October 24.

The French authorities will use the army to support the police on the day of the protests on October 24.

Soldiers from Operation Sentinel will help French police and gendarmes deal with riots and possible pogroms during the next wave of massive nationwide protests against deteriorating living conditions on October 24, French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said. "We will certainly use the forces of Operation Sentinel.