France considers curfews as cost-of-living protests turn violent
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France's central government has asked local authorities to consider imposing localized curfews following a weekend of severe anti-government and cost-of-living protests that turned violent, resulting in riots and looting.
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu called for the curfews on Monday while facing political pressure regarding security failings. The prime minister has not ruled out declaring a state of emergency as authorities scramble to contain public discontent.
The unrest escalated further on Monday as demonstrators blocked the entrance to the Louvre in Paris, continuing the mass demonstrations that had already spilled over into some of the worst street violence seen amid nationwide protests.
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MyJoyOnline (Accra, Ghana) (GH)Focuses on government response, security failings, and the potential state of emergency.
The Citizen (South Africa, national/regional) (ZA)Emphasizes ongoing protests, specific disruptions at the Louvre, and escalating street violence.
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