17 October: an Extended Curfew that Is Not Unanimous
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In Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux and Nice, curfews have been announced in some quarters. The first secretary of the Socialist Party, Olivier Faure, will participate on Thursday afternoon in the meeting organized in Matignon by the Prime Minister.
In order to avoid further violence, an important security mechanism has been deployed: a ban on movement until six o'clock in the morning. The security forces are responsible for evacuating the neighbourhoods. The curfews, which came into effect on Monday evening, seem to have been effective: deserted neighbourhoods in Paris, Nice or Marseilles. For the first time in two days, the night has been calm, without looting or overflowing. Other curfew…
In France, three days after the first looting on Saturday, 17 October, the Prime Minister welcomes the effects of curfews, so the scheme will be extended tonight in some cities, a decision that shares.
AFP: Curfew in Paris will continue this evening and may be extended for a certain period.
French cities continue to tighten security measures after weekend riots, with Paris police extending nighttime curfews and banning gatherings near key state institutions and upscale boulevards.
For the second consecutive night, any presence is prohibited from 23:00 to 06:00 in the Place de la République and the Halles. The police prefecture warns that the measure will be maintained "as long as it is necessary". [...]
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