Sebastien Lecornu, the Prime Minister of France, announced that after two days of unrest and riots in the country, the curfew measures in several cities and regions contributed to the calm of last night. This prohibition was especially enforced in areas where protesters had gathered over the weekend, including Place de la République in Paris and the La Défense business district.
Security Measures and Reactions
In response to the unrest, additional measures were taken to limit the movement of young people and gatherings in some cities, including Marseille, Bordeaux, Nice, and Lyon in the south, as well as Lille and other cities in northern France. Lecornu praised the police and gendarmerie forces that implemented these measures, emphasizing that decisions regarding curfews on Tuesday night would be made based on necessity in each of the regions.
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The Prime Minister wrote on the social network X that local officials and mayors would make the necessary decisions to maintain public safety. This comes as Laurent Nunez, the Minister of the Interior of France, acknowledged that in some cities, the police had lost control of the situation, leading to severe criticism from opposition parties.
Statistics on Arrests and Damages
Officials reported that since the onset of the unrest, more than 2,500 people have been arrested. In one incident, a protester's hand was severed due to the use of a crowd control grenade, and about 1,000 police officers were injured in these clashes. These statistics indicate the severity of the confrontations and the intensity of the protests in the country.
The protests in France began with students demanding improvements in school conditions, but gradually expanded as labor unions and various protest groups joined in. These developments reflect deep social discontent among the people of France who are seeking better living conditions and rights.
As the protests were escalating, Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, did not accept Laurent Nunez's resignation and indicated that the government is seeking to ensure security and calm in the country. However, criticisms of the government's and the Ministry of the Interior's performance continue, and it seems that this situation will not end soon.
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