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France Enforces Curfews and Protests Bans Amid Surge in Violence and Arrests

France Enforces Curfews and Protests Bans Amid Surge in Violence and Arrests

France imposes curfews in parts of Paris, other cities after weekend of riots
France imposes curfews in parts of Paris, other cities after weekend of riots

The government faces mounting pressure over security failures after weekend violence left around 2,400 people arrested and nearly 1,000 officers injured, six months before France’s next...

Targeted curfews, protest bans: France steps up security after worst riots in years; 2,400 arrested
Targeted curfews, protest bans: France steps up security after worst riots in years; 2,400 arrested

The demonstrations, which began over rising living costs, turned violent as the historic town hall in Limoges was also destroyed in a fire.

France Unrest: Curfews Imposed, Historic City Hall Torched Amid Looting; Over 2,000 Arrested | Top Points
France Unrest: Curfews Imposed, Historic City Hall Torched Amid Looting; Over 2,000 Arrested | Top Points

France imposes localised curfews after riots and looting left around 3,000 businesses damaged. Macron faces scrutiny over security failures.

Curfews in effect after violent protests engulf France
Curfews in effect after violent protests engulf France

Buildings set on fire, water cannons and tear gas used to clear demonstrators, and stores looted. Violence has spread across France in recent days and now authorities are scrambling to bring calm...

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