PM calls for curfews in France as govt grapples with unrest
PARIS: France’s prime minister called for partial curfews Monday as protesters blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris and authorities scrambled to stem public discontent fuelling cost-of-living demonstrations that over the weekend spilled over into some of the worst street violence in recent years.
France's Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has called for partial curfews in response to escalating protests and unrest across the country. The unrest, which has gripped France for six months, has seen demonstrators block the entrance to the Louvre, loot shops, and set buildings ablaze. The unrest began as peaceful demonstrations over the cost of living, but quickly devolved into violence.
Over 2,500 people were arrested and nearly 1,000 security forces were injured during the weekend of unrest. Prime Minister Lecornu stated that he is determined to restore public order and is ready to impose a state of emergency if necessary. He also expressed concern over the potential for further unrest in other European countries where protests have erupted over rising prices.
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