French cities calm overnight after curfews imposed to quell violence, PM says
French authorities report a calmer night following the implementation of targeted curfews in several cities to curb recent rioting. While the government works to restore order, the unrest has led to significant arrests and injuries, sparking political debate over police preparedness.
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The civil unrest in France reflects broader social tensions and poses a significant challenge to the current administration's stability and public safety management.
Figure caption, Clean up begins after French riots but police remain
Targeted curfews across France contributed to a quiet night following a weekend of riots and looting across the country, the Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has said.
Curfews were introduced across parts of central Paris, including Place de la République, where protesters had gathered over the weekend, and the Les Halles shopping area.
Other measures restricting the movement of young people and gatherings were introduced in cities such as Marseille, Bordeaux, Nice and Lyon in the south, as well as Lille and other towns in the north.
Lecornu thanked police officers and gendarmes for enforcing the measures, adding that further curfews on Tuesday night would be decided depending on where they are necessary.
Writing in a post on X, he said decisions would be made "on the ground" by French regions and local mayors.
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