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Unions Warn Police Shortages as Protests Plan Strikes

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  • Protest groups and unions called for further demonstrations after Saturday’s security operation contained unrest.
  • Interior Ministry said 410,000 people marched and 70,000 police were deployed.
  • Police unions warned they lack enough staff to sustain high-level deployments over time.
  • About 1,314 arrests were made on Saturday, half of the previous week’s total.
  • Labour leaders urged a nationwide strike on November 5 and another protest on October 31.