French authorities are considering expanding curfews to further reduce unrest following weekend demonstrations, with officials reporting that existing measures in major cities have helped ease overnight tensions. Security operations have intensified, including the deployment of a helicopter with a searchlight over a key protest site in the capital. The government’s approach signals a shift toward stricter controls amid ongoing civil unrest.
Sébastien Lecornu suggests more curfews could be introduced to quell unrest after weekend protestsFrench prime minister Sébastien Lecornu said that targeted curfews introduced in parts of Paris and other major cities “have contributed to calm overnight,” as he suggested more curfews could be introduced if needed today.In a particular symbol of stepped up security measures, a helicopter flew over the French capital’s Place de la Republique, one of the epicentres of the unrest, sweeping a powerful searchlight across the square, AFP said. Continue reading...
