Curfew imposed in parts of central Paris and other cities after rioting across France
Summary
French authorities have imposed curfews in parts of Paris and other cities after rioting and looting over the weekend. The protests started with students demanding better school conditions but grew larger, involving trade unions and other groups, resulting in many arrests and injuries.Key Facts
- Curfews are in place from 11 pm to 6 am in areas of Paris, including Place de la République and Les Halles.
- Other French cities like Marseille, Bordeaux, Nice, Lyon, and Lille have partial curfews targeting youth movement and gatherings.
- More than 2,500 people have been arrested during the riots.
- About 1,000 police officers were injured, and one protester lost a hand due to a police grenade.
- Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez offered to resign after criticism but was refused by President Macron.
- Over 2,000 shops and businesses suffered damage, with losses estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros.
- The government plans to make those responsible pay for the damage and support affected workers through partial unemployment funds.
- Police are using CCTV footage and 200 investigators to identify rioters and leaders.
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