French Curfews Restore Calm After Weekend Riots

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France imposed curfews in several cities overnight following weekend riots that escalated out of control. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu stated on social media that the targeted curfews contributed to a calm night. On Monday, Lecornu urged departmental prefects to establish local curfews in affected cities, leading to restrictions of varying scope in central Paris, Bordeaux, Lille, and Nice. A helicopter flew over Place de la République in Paris, a usual protest gathering point, using a strong spotlight to confirm the area was empty. In Lyon, a few hundred people gathered despite a demonstration ban, but they came to show support for business owners who have suffered from looting and vandalism.


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