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French PM Orders Partial Curfews Amid Violent Protests and Looting
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News18•19-10-2026, 22:30
French PM Orders Partial Curfews Amid Violent Protests and Looting
- •French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ordered partial curfews in selected urban areas following two consecutive days of violent disturbances fueled by ultra-left groups.
- •President Emmanuel Macron criticized security failures that led to widespread protests, which resulted in municipal town halls being burnt down and hundreds of businesses looted.
- •At least 2,400 people were arrested during the unrest, and President Macron rejected the resignation of Interior Minister Laurent Nunez while demanding new security methods.
- •The protests initially arose from nationwide marches called by labor unions and activists over rising living costs, inflation, and poor conditions in schools.
- •Macron announced economic measures to address grievances over fuel prices and pledged firm legal action against those involved in destruction and looting.
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu instructed regional authorities to impose partial curfews in selected urban areas on Monday evening following consecutive days of violent disturbances fueled by ultra-left groups.
President Emmanuel Macron rejected Interior Minister Laurent Nunez's resignation submitted on Sunday, citing the necessity for continued leadership, while instructing him to address security failures and improve operational methods.
The protests were driven by labour unions, student organisations, and activists seeking to revive the yellow vest movement to protest against rising living costs, fuel prices, and poor conditions in schools and public services.
