France: Curfews issued in Paris, Nice after unrest
French authorities imposed curfews in parts of several cities on Monday night after cost-of-living and anti-government protests descended into rioting and…
DW reports: French authorities imposed curfews in parts of several cities on Monday night after cost-of-living and anti-government protests descended into rioting and looting over the weekend.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Paris, Nice and French.
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