# French PM urges partial curfews in some areas after violent protests

https://mins.news/en/video/106914

- Global News, 2026-10-19 21:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N79cA5V_3oc

> French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Monday he had asked some local governments to impose partial curfews after violent protests across the country over the weekend. He said the unrest was largely limited to urban areas and announced a focused judicial effort, with major resources to identify looters through social media.

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