By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
Riots and looting in France over the weekend have raised concerns for the tourism sector, following demonstrations against rising prices. Images of the violence could deter foreign visitors, while authorities have announced partial curfews in Paris and other cities, France 24 reports.
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The French government has imposed night-time curfews for minors in several cities, while police have banned some demonstrations and restricted gatherings in Paris. The local measures, introduced after weekend riots, apply in Lille, Douai, Wattignies, Denain and Nice, among other places, according to French authorities cited by Reuters.
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The police prefecture has banned gatherings and demonstrations in Marseille from midday to 8 pm after violence and looting during protests against the cost of living. The measure applies on Monday, as Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez is expected in France’s second-largest city, according to AFP.
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Curfews have come into force in several French cities, including Paris, Bordeaux, Nice and Lyon, to curb looting during protests. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has not ruled out declaring a state of emergency, France 24 reports.
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After the violence and looting on 17 October, Emmanuel Macron refused Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez’s resignation and asked him to step up efforts against rioters. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu also asked prefects to impose partial curfews in some city centres, French media report.
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