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Daily Mirror reports that French authorities introduced curfews on Monday in parts of Paris, Lille and Nice after a weekend of riots and looting associated with nationwide anti-government protests. Lankadeepa also reports curfews in those three cities, while Rupavahini News says restrictions were imposed in Paris and several other major cities.

Daily Mirror reports that Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Tuesday, October 20, that authorities would impose curfews in areas where they were needed. The outlet says he described the restrictions put in place in some cities the previous day as having contributed to a quieter night. Rupavahini News reports that local authorities were authorised to set curfews as necessary and that Lecornu said a state of emergency could also be declared.

Rupavahini News reports that restrictions covered some densely populated parts of Paris and included a prohibition on gatherings without permission. Ada Derana reports that Paris police prohibited people from carrying petrol or fireworks after the weekend disorder.

Rupavahini News reports that demonstrations began with calls for better school facilities and later spread nationwide amid objections to higher fuel costs, the rising cost of living and deteriorating public services. WhatNews (සිංහල) also identifies living costs, education and public services among the issues behind the protests. Rupavahini News reports that fires and damage to property caused losses worth millions of euros.

Rupavahini News reports that the interior minister faced criticism over the handling of the unrest and that President Emmanuel Macron declined to accept the minister’s resignation. Daily Mirror reports that the authorities faced pressure over security failures. Ada Derana reports that the government was awaiting further weekend protests.

Written automatically by AI from the outlets’ own reports, and not reviewed by an editor. It can be wrong — the original report is the authority.