French Authorities Ban Protests in Several Cities and Parts of Paris
- Authorities imposed night curfews in Paris and Lyon on Tuesday following destructive rioting that began in high schools in September and exploded on October 17. Restrictions run from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. in Place de la République and Les Halles, remaining in place "as long as necessary."
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu requested "partial" and "localised" curfews to restore order after small groups set fire to property and looted businesses across major French cities. The unrest aimed at the government, not visitors, according to officials.
- French law enforcement arrested roughly 2,400 individuals since Saturday, with more than 800 sent before prosecutors. As of Tuesday at noon, 149 people were jailed nationwide, and Justice Ministry officials pledged an "extremely firm" response regarding property crimes.
- Lecornu promised a "massive" security operation for Saturday's protests, while the NFL confirmed the Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints game on October 25 will proceed at the Stade de France with heightened security measures.
- Student groups plan protests for October 22 and 24, while major unions called for a nationwide strike and SNCF rail stoppage on November 5. Travelers should keep train tickets flexible for the strike day.
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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...
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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