French Cities See Calm After Curfews Amid Government Crackdown Vow

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Published: 2026-10-20
Category: world
Source: The Guardian, CBS News, News.az
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Targeted curfews in Paris and other French cities led to a calmer overnight period, according to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, following widespread violence. The government attributes the unrest to an "ultra-left movement" and is considering further restrictions, signaling a political crisis for President Macron. Italy also deployed 500 troops to Milan due to unrest.

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