France Extends Curfews After Riots and Prepares for Fresh Protests
French authorities are extending targeted curfews and preparing a larger security operation for Saturday, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu plans talks with unions over protecting the right to demonstrate.
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France hit by some of its worst recent rioting
The Hindu ↗Targeted curfews imposed in Paris and other cities
BBC News ↗Nuñez promises more police for Marseille's next demonstration
Franceinfo ↗Lecornu credits targeted curfews with restoring overnight calm
Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian ↗Police arrest suspect after fire at Limoges town hall
Sky News ↗Hundreds face immediate trials following nationwide unrest
France24 ↗Government announces military support for weekend security operation
Euronews ↗Lecornu due to meet five unions before further protests
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