Live: Curfews come into effect around France to combat looting
Summary
Curfews were put in place in several French cities, including Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, and Nice, to stop looting during recent violent protests. French leaders said a state of emergency might be declared as the unrest continues. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump used the situation in France to warn U.S. voters about immigration ahead of the midterm elections.Key Facts
- Curfews started in major French cities to prevent looting and violence during protests.
- Paris imposed a curfew from 11 pm to 6 am in areas affected by rioting and looting.
- In some cities, curfews were applied specifically to minors during nighttime hours.
- The protests began over rising living costs and education funding concerns.
- Police admitted losing control during parts of the protests, which included property damage and injuries.
- The Yellow Vest movement called for more protests despite the curfews.
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said declaring a state of emergency is possible.
- President Trump criticized France's immigration policies during a U.S. rally, linking them to the unrest.
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