Paris police impose overnight curfew to prevent further disorder

Paris police imposed an overnight curfew on Monday in two areas of the French capital following a weekend of rioting that shattered city halls, public buildings, and businesses nationwide, according to the Associated Press (AP). The curfew aims to safeguard people and property from violence and looting. It prohibits entry into Place de la Republique and Les Halles, where riots occurred on Saturday, and runs from 11pm Monday until 6am Tuesday.

Gatherings and demonstrations are also banned from 8pm. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu had previously called for "very limited" and "localised" curfews. In northern France, local authorities implemented curfews for minors in several cities, including Lille and Nice. Prime Minister Lecornu defended police handling of the unrest, noting that no one was killed, describing it as a "miracle."

President Emmanuel Macron refused the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, asking him to ensure transparency about the failures in planning and intelligence-gathering that led to the violence and to implement new policing tactics. At least 2,400 people were arrested nationwide, and authorities estimated that over 3,000 businesses were damaged or looted in various cities, including Marseille and Paris.