France’s government has urged local authorities to impose curfews in some areas following a weekend of widespread riots, looting and clashes between protesters and police. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said localised restrictions were currently more appropriate than a nationwide curfew, while leaving open the possibility of declaring a state of emergency. The unrest
Following five days of violent protests in response to the shooting of teenager Nahel M during a police traffic stop, the riots in France appear to be calming. Sunday night witnessed a decrease in violence and a lower number of arrests. President Emmanuel Macron has instructed the interior ministry to maintain a significant police presence […]

