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Curfews announced in Paris and other cities as France grapples with unrest

Le Monde19 October 2026, 19:02 UTCFrance

After a crisis meeting, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the government was ready to impose a state of emergency 'if needed.' Paris police announced a curfew from 11 pm on Monday until 6 am Tuesday in certain areas. It also announced a ban on protesting in certain areas from 8 pm to 6 am.

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