Brief
French PM Lecornu proposes partial curfews after weekend riots
Lecornu urges limited curfews following two days of unrest that saw town halls burned and many businesses looted.
By Felo News Desk · Published
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu called on regional authorities on Monday evening to impose "partial curfews" in cities that experienced riots and looting, France 24 reported.
The unrest over the weekend led to nearly 2,400 arrests, with about 1,000 police officers and gendarmes injured, according to the interior ministry. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said police had "lost control" in several locations, while President Emmanuel Macron promised "full transparency" over the security response.
Protesters, linked to the Yellow Vest movement, had demonstrated against the high cost of living and poor student conditions, sparking fires, the burning of town halls and widespread looting of businesses.
Key facts
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu asked for partial curfews in affected cities (france24.com)
- Nearly 2,400 people were arrested during the weekend unrest (france24.com)
- Around 1,000 police officers and gendarmes were injured (france24.com)
- Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said police lost control in several cities (france24.com)
- President Emmanuel Macron pledged full transparency over the security response (france24.com)
Sources
- [1] france24.com — originally reported as “Live: French PM Lecornu calls for 'partial curfews' in cities hit by riots and looting”
