France announces curfews amid unrest
France imposes partial curfews after violent protests over cost of living.
In brief
France imposes partial curfews after violent protests over cost of living. France implemented partial curfews in Paris and other cities following violent demonstrations that damaged over 3,000 shops and injured more than 2,500 people. Originally reported by Dawn.
France announces curfews
France imposed partial curfews in Paris and other cities Monday after weekend protests over soaring prices turned violent.
Prime Minister Lecornu
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu vowed to restore public order after interior minister said police had lost control.
Louvre blocked
A dozen demonstrators blocked the Louvre entrance in Paris while tourists watched.
Violence escalates
Masked groups attacked law enforcement, broke into buildings, looted shops, and set fires across France.
Arrests and injuries
Over 2,500 people arrested and nearly 1,000 security forces injured during protests.
Government response
Government vowed to re-establish order while officials scrambled to contain public anger.
Interior minister resigns
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez offered resignation but Macron refused to accept it.
Cost of damage
At least 3,000 shops damaged with costs running into hundreds of millions of euros.
European reactions
EU called violence unacceptable but warned right to peaceful protest must be protected in France.
The key point
France implemented partial curfews in Paris and other cities following violent demonstrations that damaged over 3,000 shops and injured more than 2,500 people.
