Paris imposes curfew in two areas ahead of sporting events
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 19:31 · Archive
Paris police have issued an overnight curfew in two central areas to prevent violence and looting.
Paris police on Monday imposed an overnight curfew from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the Place de la République and Les Halles shopping area. The measure bans gatherings and demonstrations in the two central locations, which experienced rioting and looting on Saturday.
The curfew comes as France recovers from what authorities describe as the worst rioting in years, which targeted city halls, public buildings and thousands of businesses across the country. The French prime minister called for curfews that would be "very limited" and "localized."
The security action precedes two major sporting events in Paris. FC Barcelona will play Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League match on Tuesday at Parc des Princes. The New Orleans Saints will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, the first NFL game held in France. The NFL said preparations continue as scheduled and it is working with local authorities on security matters, with no disruption reported at league sites.
How it is being reported
- Paris police issue curfew for two areas of French capital days before Saints’ gameGatherings banned at Place de la République, Les Halles shopping areaKNOE · 19 Oct, 18:45
- Paris police issue curfew for two areas of French capital days before Saints’ gameGatherings banned at Place de la République, Les Halles shopping areaWAFB · 19 Oct, 18:45
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