France: Local Curfews Imposed After Protests
- French authorities imposed overnight curfews in Paris, Lille, and Nice this week, prohibiting people from remaining in areas like Place de la République and Les Halles where rioting occurred.
- Nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions devolved into violence across France, with at least 3,000 businesses damaged or looted in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille.
- During the unrest, flames engulfed the 19th-century City Hall in Limoges; police arrested at least 2,400 people nationwide. Lecornu defended police handling, stating, "Despite scenes of severe violence and extensive property damage, no-one was killed, and that is a miracle."
- French President Emmanuel Macron refused Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez's resignation, citing the "need for continued command of law enforcement," and requested "new policing tactics on the ground as quickly as possible."
- Jordan Bardella of the National Rally criticized the government's response, stating, "The government has failed, the head of state has failed in his essential duty of protecting the French people," and urged citizens to use their voting power.
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Several decrees prohibit demonstrations on Thursday 22 October in Paris and Lyon. They will also be banned in Rouen or Le Havre for Saturday's day. The Ministry of the Interior must detail on Thursday the security arrangements that will be put in place this weekend. - Urban violence: Paris, Lyon... the prohibited demonstrations in several cities (Police, justice and other facts).
The Paris police prefecture announced in a press release on X having extended the night curfew for the second time in several parts of the city after the disturbances and lootings that took place against the background of the protests of the 17th...
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The Paris prefecture of the police extends the curfew in certain parts of the capital for the third consecutive night, from 11 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, reports Le Figaro.
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