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Curfews imposed in Paris, Lyon and other cities

Parts of Paris and Lyon went under overnight curfew; more than 2,500 people were in custody.

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Overnight curfews were imposed around Place de la République and Les Halles in Paris, and restrictions were introduced in Lyon and other cities.1CBS News2CNN

Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said more than 2,500 people had been taken into custody by Monday evening.1CBS News

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez acknowledged that authorities had underestimated the unrest and lost control in some cities.1CBS News

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5 linked events, oldest first. This event is highlighted.

  1. Half a million join youth-led cost-of-living protests across FranceStudents, unions and yellow-vest groups marched over living costs and fuel prices; dozens were detained in Paris.
  2. Limoges town hall set on fire during riotsThe 19th-century building was "largely lost" to fire; a suspect on a security watchlist was later held.
  3. Protesters break into Marseille town hallProtesters rammed the door with security barriers before police intervened.
  4. Curfews imposed in Paris, Lyon and other citiesParts of Paris and Lyon went under overnight curfew; more than 2,500 people were in custody.
  5. France to deploy troops to support police before 24 October protestsSoldiers will free up police for crowd control as a new day of protest is called.

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  1. Macron tours the Gulf as critics question the timingThe president left on a three-day tour to secure fuel supplies while curfews were in force at home.CNBC

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