France's Calm Night After Curfew: 2,500 Detained in Paris and Other Cities

France experienced a calm night following the imposition of mandatory curfews in Paris and other cities, after a weekend of clashes and looting. More than 2,500 people have been detained in connection with the unrest. Interior Minister Sébastien Lecornu credited the curfew for the overnight tranquility, stating measures will be reapplied where local authorities deem necessary. The government opted for targeted curfews and assembly bans instead of a state of emergency, with restrictions in areas like Place de la République and near the Elysée Palace. The weekend violence, which included an arson attack on Limoges' city hall and commercial looting, stemmed from protests that began with secondary school students demanding better conditions. New demonstrations are planned, including a "yellow vests" action on October 24, with further mobilizations scheduled for October 31 and November 5.