{Economic Information Daily News, June 20} Tens of thousands of people across France took to the streets in nationwide demonstrations starting last Saturday (17th), protesting against rising prices and deteriorating public services. Protests spread to cities including Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. The demonstrations escalated into violent clashes, with at least 3,000 shops looted nationwide. Partial curfews were imposed in multiple cities, and the unrest has gradually eased.
The Paris Police Department announced that certain districts of Paris would be under curfew from 11 p.m. local time on Monday (19th) to 6 a.m. on Tuesday. The Place de la République and the Les Halles shopping center, where serious incidents of vandalism, looting, and arson occurred, were included in the curfew zone. Some areas of the city were also prohibited from holding rallies or demonstrations from 8 p.m. on Monday to 6 a.m. on Tuesday.
Partial curfews were also announced in southeastern city Lyon, northern city Lille, and southern city Nice. France's second-largest city, Marseille, banned all public gatherings or demonstrations from noon on Monday (12 p.m.) to 8 p.m.
The French government estimates around 550,000 people participated in the weekend protests, while organizers claimed the number reached 800,000. French Minister of Justice Darmanin stated that 2,513 people were detained by police, with 67 placed in custody.
French media reported that some trade unions and student organizations have set the next nationwide protest date for November 5th. Meanwhile, demonstrators who participated in last weekend's protests said they would hold another demonstration this Friday (24th). (yc)
The Paris Police Department announced that certain districts of Paris would be under curfew from 11 p.m. local time on Monday (19th) to 6 a.m. on Tuesday. The Place de la République and the Les Halles shopping center, where serious incidents of vandalism, looting, and arson occurred, were included in the curfew zone. Some areas of the city were also prohibited from holding rallies or demonstrations from 8 p.m. on Monday to 6 a.m. on Tuesday.
Partial curfews were also announced in southeastern city Lyon, northern city Lille, and southern city Nice. France's second-largest city, Marseille, banned all public gatherings or demonstrations from noon on Monday (12 p.m.) to 8 p.m.
The French government estimates around 550,000 people participated in the weekend protests, while organizers claimed the number reached 800,000. French Minister of Justice Darmanin stated that 2,513 people were detained by police, with 67 placed in custody.
French media reported that some trade unions and student organizations have set the next nationwide protest date for November 5th. Meanwhile, demonstrators who participated in last weekend's protests said they would hold another demonstration this Friday (24th). (yc)
