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France Deploys Additional Security and Imposes Curfews Ahead of Expected Protests
What happened
French authorities implemented curfews in Paris and other cities following a weekend of protests that resulted in property damage, looting, and approximately 2,400-2,500 arrests. The government announced plans to increase police presence and deploy military support in preparation for additional protests expected the following weekend. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu stated that calm was restored under the curfews.
Side by side
Left outlets emphasize the governmental response measures, with The Guardian noting cities were "calm overnight" after curfews and focusing on potential parliamentary inquiry into "law enforcement measures used."
- GUFrench cities ‘calm overnight’ after targeted curfews, prime minister says – Europe liveThe Guardian · Left
- NYTFrance Plans to Bolster Police Presence, Expecting New ProtestsThe New York Times · Lean Left
- APThousands gather in Paris after a court lifts a protest ban despite fears of new violenceAssociated Press · Lean Left · link via Google News
- NPRFrance announces nightly curfews 'for as long as necessary' in Paris and other citiesNPR News · Lean Left
- CBSFrench government extends curfews after riots sweep across the countryCBS News · Lean Left
- CBSFrance imposes targeted curfews after riots, looting and violent protestsCBS News · Lean Left
- CBSFrench authorities impose curfews as protests rage onCBS News · Lean Left
- NBCFrance Imposes Curfews Amid Violent Protests Over Cost of LivingNBC News · Lean Left
- ABCFrance protests cool after overnight curfews in Paris, major cities, PM saysABC News · Lean Left
Center outlets lead with the factual deployment plans and economic concerns, with Bloomberg highlighting "military presence" to "reassure markets unnerved by the violence" and Reuters reporting Macron "tightens curbs on protests."
- RTRFrench businesses, events to close with more weekend protests expectedReuters · Center · link via Google News
- BLMFrance Plans Military Presence to Contain Next Round of ProtestsBloomberg · Center
- RTRFrance's Macron tightens curbs on protests, blaming hard left for unrestReuters · Center · link via Google News
- FBS'There's More Anger On The Ground' In France After Weekend Of Violent Protests—What Happens Next?Forbes · Center
- BLMFrance Protests: How Fuel Prices, Student Anger are Driving Riots and UnrestBloomberg · Center
- RTRFrance's Macron vows no repeat of riots as Yellow Vests mobiliseReuters · Center · link via Google News
- RTRFrance calm under night curfews as government awaits new weekend protestsReuters · Center · link via Google News
Right outlets emphasize attribution of unrest to leftist groups, with the Washington Examiner highlighting an "insurrectionary plan" by "far-left" and "ultra-left" groups, while the Daily Mail describes Macron as "pathetic" and describes preparations for "far-Left chaos" with "terrified civilians" arming themselves.
- DMFrance braced for more riots as half a million set to protestDaily Mail · Lean Right
- WEXFrance prepares for another round of weekend protestsWashington Examiner · Lean Right
- DMFrance braces for day of far-Left chaos: Shopkeepers and terrified civilians arm themselves ahead of rioting and looting expected in Paris when protests return tomorrowDaily Mail · Lean Right
- WEXFrench PM says far-left groups forged ‘insurrectionary plan’ against governmentWashington Examiner · Lean Right
- DMFrance braces for looting and riots 'Act II' as 'pathetic' Macron loses control of the country despite overnight curfews bringing temporary reprieveDaily Mail · Lean Right
- FOXFrance on edge with 70,000 police deployed for unrest as authorities probe suspected terror attack near ParisFox News Digital · Right
- NYPFrench leftists plan major Paris protest Saturday as absent Macron vows no repeat to riotsNew York Post · Right
- FOXReporter's Notebook: France braces for more unrest after parts of Paris spun out of controlFox News Digital · Right
- NYPFrench government braces for next round of protests after weekend of riots and lootingNew York Post · Right
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