France urges curfews in some areas after weekend of riots
PARIS — France's central government asked some local authorities to impose curfews as it faced pressure over security failings on Monday after a weekend of riots and looting stemming from nationwide anti-government protests. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu ruled out a blanket curfew in Paris but not a state of emergency. But he said it was more appropriate for now to apply partial and localised…
Paris, France's capital, faced pressure over security failings following a weekend of riots and looting, reports emerge Monday. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu outlined plans for partial and localized curfews in certain areas, but ruled out a blanket curfew for Paris.
Ariel Weil, the Socialist mayor of central Paris, expressed support for a curfew, as reported by BFM TV. Meanwhile, Marseille imposed restrictions on gatherings and demonstrations. French unions called for new strikes and rallies on November 5.
The weekend's violence followed weeks of student protests, which rocked France six months before its presidential election. This unrest highlights concerns about the country's weak economy and mounting debt. Lecornu attributed the worst unrest in years to far-left groups.
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