French PM seeks partial curfews to tackle rioting and looting
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu says local authorities will impose partial curfews in some regions after weekend protests turned violent.
At a glance
- Partial curfews will be imposed in some regions, not across all of Paris
- Interior Minister Nuñez offered resignation but was asked to remain by President Macron
- A state of emergency could be declared if deemed necessary, PM said
- Weekend protests deteriorated into large-scale rioting and looting
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced on Monday that local authorities would implement partial curfews in certain regions following weekend protests that escalated into widespread rioting and looting. He said the measures were necessary to restore public order and described the violence as "specific acts of delinquency", ruling out a full curfew for Paris.
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez offered his resignation on Sunday, citing responsibility for the unrest, but President Emmanuel Macron rejected it, saying continued leadership of law enforcement was needed in the current situation. Nuñez acknowledged the need to better anticipate future mobilisations.
Why it matters
France is responding to significant civil unrest that prompted a government minister to resign and led authorities to consider emergency measures to restore order.
Original reporting
- Saudi Gazette — LatestFrench PM calls for partial curfews in cities to curb rioting and looting
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