{Economic Information Agency 21st special report} After experiencing the worst nationwide riots in recent years, the situation in France has gradually stabilized. Paris police announced the continuation of partial curfews in certain areas, effective from 9 p.m. local time on Tuesday (20th) to 4 a.m. on Wednesday (21st). Authorities stated that the curfew measures have successfully curbed the riots and brought calm, and may continue to be extended.
The curfew zones in Paris include the Place de la République and the Les Ales shopping district, where looting had occurred. Cities such as Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille, Nice, and Marseille are also continuing partial curfews, with some areas specifically targeting minors.
Prime Minister Le Cornu admitted that the government's response to last weekend's demonstrations was inadequate, with rigid police deployment and failure to cancel police officers' leave to redeploy personnel. Interior Minister Nunez apologized for errors in police deployment.
With student unions and the "Yellow Vests" movement having called for renewed demonstrations this weekend, Le Cornu warned of large-scale police deployment. Authorities will also dispatch the military's anti-terrorism force "Sentinelle" to assist, thereby freeing up police forces to maintain public order.
Additionally, the 143-year-old city hall in the central city of Limoges was set on fire during the riots, and police have arrested a suspect linked to an extreme left-wing organization who had previously been on a security watch list. (rc)
The curfew zones in Paris include the Place de la République and the Les Ales shopping district, where looting had occurred. Cities such as Lyon, Bordeaux, Lille, Nice, and Marseille are also continuing partial curfews, with some areas specifically targeting minors.
Prime Minister Le Cornu admitted that the government's response to last weekend's demonstrations was inadequate, with rigid police deployment and failure to cancel police officers' leave to redeploy personnel. Interior Minister Nunez apologized for errors in police deployment.
With student unions and the "Yellow Vests" movement having called for renewed demonstrations this weekend, Le Cornu warned of large-scale police deployment. Authorities will also dispatch the military's anti-terrorism force "Sentinelle" to assist, thereby freeing up police forces to maintain public order.
Additionally, the 143-year-old city hall in the central city of Limoges was set on fire during the riots, and police have arrested a suspect linked to an extreme left-wing organization who had previously been on a security watch list. (rc)
