France protests: Govt to impose new curfews where 'situation requires it'
Following weekend protests and riots across the country, curfews have been imposed by the government in some parts of Paris and several cities in France.
France 24 reports that following weekend protests and riots across the country, curfews have been imposed by the government in some parts of Paris and several cities in France.
In Paris, the night passed without any disturbance as FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said that local authorities can decide to extend curfews if necessary.
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