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Paris Police Issue Overnight Curfew in 2 Areas
Paris police impose overnight curfews in two areas to curb riots and looting after nationwide unrest.
In brief
Paris police impose overnight curfews in two areas to curb riots and looting after nationwide unrest. Paris police implemented overnight curfews in two areas to prevent further violence following nationwide riots targeting public buildings and businesses. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Paris Police Issue Overnight Curfew
Paris police issued an overnight curfew on Monday in two areas of the French capital to prevent further disorder.
Curfew Areas and Hours
The curfew prohibits entry to Place de la République and Les Halles from 11 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday with banned gatherings starting at 8 p.m.
Prime Minister Calls for Limited Curfews
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu urged 'very limited' and 'localized' curfews to manage the unrest.
Interior Minister Resigns
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez offered his resignation after violence exposed policing failures.
President Rejects Resignation
President Emmanuel Macron refused Nuñez's resignation to maintain law enforcement command during the crisis.
Violence and Looting
At least 2,400 people were arrested nationwide as looters targeted businesses and public buildings.
Marseille Ban on Gatherings
Marseille banned protests from noon to 8 p.m. Monday to prevent further unrest.
The takeaway
Paris police implemented overnight curfews in two areas to prevent further violence following nationwide riots targeting public buildings and businesses.
