From The Boston Globe · · 1m
France Extends Curfews After Calm Night
France extends curfews in major cities as government aims to prevent further unrest ahead of weekend protests.
In brief
France extends curfews in major cities as government aims to prevent further unrest ahead of weekend protests. France extended curfews in Paris, Marseille, and Lille after a calm night to prevent further unrest ahead of Saturday demonstrations. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
France extends curfews
France extended curfews through Tuesday night in Paris, Marseille, and Lille after a calm night.
Prime Minister Lecornu
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said curfews helped restore calm and will deploy security for Saturday demonstrations.
Riots and Looting
Over 3,000 shops looted and 2,500 people arrested across France during riots starting Saturday.
Police Injuries
About 1,000 police officers and gendarmes injured during weekend unrest.
Energy Deliveries
President Macron secured 200,000 tons of diesel monthly from UAE and Bahrain to lower energy prices.
Justice Minister Darmanin
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin reported 150 arrests and over 800 expected trials for unrest cases.
Limoges Fire
A person set fire to Limoges city hall, causing national outcry and arrests by elite police unit.
Here's the gist
France extended curfews in Paris, Marseille, and Lille after a calm night to prevent further unrest ahead of Saturday demonstrations.
