PoliticsFrance seeks curfews in some areas after weekend riots

France’s central government called on some local authorities to impose curfews after riots and looting over the weekend, which grew out of nationwide anti-government protests. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu faced pressure over security failures and left open the possibility of a state of emergency, while saying localized curfews were more appropriate for now.

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