France announces curfews in Paris, other cities
PARIS — France announced partial curfews in Paris and other cities on Monday after weekend demonstrations over soaring prices degenerated into some of the worst street violence in recent years. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu did not rule out imposing a state of emergency after the interior minister said police had "lost control." Tourists in Paris had a taste of the disruption on Monday when…
Paris and other French cities implemented partial curfews on Monday following violent weekend protests over rising prices, marking some of the worst street unrest in recent memory. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu did not dismiss the possibility of declaring a state of emergency after police reportedly lost control. Tourists encountered the chaos firsthand when the Louvre Museum temporarily closed due to a small group of student protesters.
The government, criticized for failing to foresee and handle the violence, pledged to restore order while officials worked to quell public discontent. The unrest, occurring six months before the presidential election that will select Macron's successor, raised concerns of further protests with calls for more demonstrations planned for Saturday.
Authorities imposed curfews from 11:00 pm in Paris, Lille, and Lyon to protect businesses. In the capital, a curfew began at 11:00 pm, and demonstrations were prohibited.
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