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France plans massive police surge amid protests
France prepares for weekend police surge as protests intensify.
In brief
France prepares for weekend police surge as protests intensify. France plans targeted curfews and increased police presence to control weekend protests after violent clashes. Originally reported by Dw.
France protests
France experienced some of its worst recent rioting over anti-government protests.
Paris curfew
Paris police imposed overnight curfew in city center from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Tuesday.
Lyon restrictions
Lyon ordered curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and banned gatherings until 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Bordeaux restrictions
Bordeaux banned unaccompanied minors from streets 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. Tuesday.
Nice restrictions
Nice restricted city center and old city from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. until Sunday.
Marseille restrictions
Marseille imposed curfew for unaccompanied minors from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday.
Italy's response
Italy plans to send 500 troops to Milan and ease youth detention rules.
France's PM
Prime Minister Lecornu says police need more support to manage protests.
Lecornu's warning
Lecornu accused far-left groups of planning insurrectionary actions.
Paris police platform
Paris police launched online platform for reporting violence and looting.
Limoges fire
French police arrested man over Limoges town hall fire.
E-bike damage
Dott and Lime report €400,000 in e-bike damage across France.
Lecornu's plan
Lecornu says targeted curfews will be imposed where needed.
Trump's comments
Trump blamed immigrants and Muslims for French unrest.
Protesters camp
Portugal protesters camp out for affordable housing.
Next steps
France plans more protests and potential state of emergency.
The short version
France plans targeted curfews and increased police presence to control weekend protests after violent clashes.
