France imposes nightly curfews in Paris and Lyon after riots

France imposed fresh nightly curfews in Paris and Lyon city centers Tuesday after the first quiet night since the country's most destructive rioting in years, with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announcing a "massive" security operation for planned protests Saturday. Paris police said curfews around Place de la République and the Les Halles shopping district restored "public peace" overnight and would remain "for as long as necessary," while Lyon renewed a 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew. Marseille imposed a curfew for unaccompanied minors, and authorities arrested a suspect in the arson attack on Limoges city hall, with Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin blaming far-left groups for targeting state symbols. At least 2,400 people were arrested since Saturday's nationwide protests over living costs and school conditions, with 149 jailed as of Tuesday. Courts promised an "extremely firm" response, and the National Assembly launched an inquiry into the violence and policing strategy.