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France has announced or imposed nightly curfews in Paris and other cities, including Lyon, after Paris was reported calm following a weekend marked by some of the country’s most destructive rioting in years.

The measures extend the public-order response beyond a single night and beyond the capital. The curfews were announced as continuing for as long as necessary, according to the supplied reporting, while the full list of affected cities has not been established.

France 24 reported that Paris police ordered a curfew in parts of the city from 2100 GMT on Tuesday until 0400 GMT on Wednesday. The order covered the République public square in eastern central Paris and the central Les Halles district, according to France 24.

Authorities said the previous night’s curfew was followed by calm being restored after the weekend riots and looting, according to France 24. PBS NewsHour and NPR also reported that Paris had a quiet night after the unrest.

The supplied reports establish the curfew measures and a calm night in Paris, but do not provide figures for arrests, injuries, property damage or the number of rioters. They also do not establish the complete list of cities covered by the restrictions.

SOURCES

  1. France 24New Paris curfew ordered in parts of city from 2100 GMT Tuesday
  2. NPRFrance announces nightly curfews 'for as long as necessary' in Paris and other cities
  3. The New Indian ExpressFrance announces nightly curfews 'for as long as necessary' in Paris and other big cities
  4. PBS NewsHourCurfews bring calm to Paris as France cracks down on weekend rioters