# French cities quiet overnight after curfews imposed to quell violence, PM says

https://mins.news/en/item/107393

- BBC News, 2026-10-20 06:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw5yn5e8mezvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Targeted curfews and movement restrictions helped keep the night calm after weekend riots and looting across France, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said. Local authorities will decide whether curfews are needed on Tuesday night. More than 2,500 people have been arrested since the unrest began, and about 1,000 police officers were injured.

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