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New Paris curfew ordered in parts of city from 2100 GMT Tuesday

New Paris curfew ordered in parts of city from 2100 GMT Tuesday

Summary

Paris police have set a new curfew for certain parts of the city from 9:00 p.m. Tuesday to 4:00 a.m. Wednesday. This follows a previous curfew that helped calm riots and looting over the weekend in areas where protests and clashes occurred.

Key Facts

  • The curfew covers the Republique public square and the les Halles shopping district in central Paris.
  • It starts at 9:00 p.m. and ends at 4:00 a.m. the next morning.
  • The curfew aims to prevent further riots and looting after violent weekend protests.
  • Police said the earlier curfew helped restore calm in affected areas.
  • The government is using targeted curfews in places where unrest continues.
  • The unrest included clashes involving students and others protesting in the city.
  • Authorities have put several people on quick trial for damaging city centers in France.
  • The situation remains tense, with local officials promising strict punishments for rioters.
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