France will extend curfews through Tuesday night where necessary, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced, following a calm Monday night after days of violent riots and looting. The nighttime restrictions, implemented in cities like Paris, Marseille, and Lille, aim to restore order after the worst civil unrest in years. Over 3,000 shops were looted, government buildings attacked, and more than 2,500 people arrested since unrest began Saturday.
French courts are conducting expedited trials, with over 700 expected to be processed in the coming days. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin stated 95% of those arrested were men, 70% adults, including both immigrants and integrated French citizens. In Limoges, 10 protesters who attacked police were imprisoned, and a suspect in the city hall arson was arrested by an elite unit.
The fire drew national outrage in the porcelain-known town. Curfews vary by region—Paris imposed them Monday only with gathering bans, while Nice extended until Sunday. Critics, including Green Party leader Marine Tondelier, argued curfews punish innocent residents like night workers and students.
National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet called for a parliamentary inquiry, expressing frustration over delayed action and ongoing looting.
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