France imposes curfews in parts of Paris, other cities after weekend of riots
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October 20, 2026
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(Reuters) – French authorities set curfews in parts of several cities on Monday, including Paris, Lille and Nice, as they faced pressure over security failings after a weekend of riots and looting stemming from nationwide anti-government protests.
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu had ruled out a blanket curfew in Paris but not a state of emergency, and had said it was more appropriate for now to partial and localised curfews.
“My determination to restore order is absolute,” he told reporters.
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