Marseille curfew for minors divides residents after riots

A curfew for minors took effect in Marseille on Tuesday, October 20, following violence and looting during protests on October 17, dividing local residents over its effectiveness. The measure, running from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. until at least Friday, targets central streets and shopping areas, including parts of Aubagne and Plan de Campagne. Some residents support it, while others question its impact, arguing it represses freedom without addressing underlying poverty. Mayor Benoît Payan criticized the decision, demanding sufficient police deployment and accountability after 101 arrests were made. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez promised reinforcements for a planned demonstration on Saturday, October 24.