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'We won't let this continue': French PM orders local curfews after weekend unrest

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Briefings

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu issued localized curfews in specific urban areas following a weekend of widespread rioting and looting across the country. The action was taken to restore order after significant public disorder occurred during the previous weekend.

Key points

• French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ordered localized curfews in selected urban areas following a weekend of rioting and looting.
• The curfew was implemented to address the public disorder that occurred during the preceding weekend.

Context

This follows a period of significant unrest in France, prompting the Prime Minister to intervene with targeted restrictions in affected cities.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the Prime Minister's announcement; specific locations, dates of the unrest, and casualty figures are not provided.

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