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.Sources:1CBS News2CNN
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said more than 2,500 people had been taken into custody by Monday evening.Sources:1CBS News
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez acknowledged that authorities had underestimated the unrest and lost control in some cities.Sources:1CBS News
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- 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.
- 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.
- Protesters break into Marseille town hallProtesters rammed the door with security barriers before police intervened.
- Curfews imposed in Paris, Lyon and other citiesParts of Paris and Lyon went under overnight curfew; more than 2,500 people were in custody.
- 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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- 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.Sources:CNBC
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