ISTANBUL, Oct 19 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday that authorities could impose further localised curfews following violence during weekend protests against the high cost of living, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
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- In a statement on social media platform X, Lecornu said targeted curfews "contributed to calm" overnight, adding that further restrictions could be announced Tuesday evening "where the situation requires it."
- Police and gendarmerie sources reported a largely calm night, although some incidents occurred during demonstrations in Martinique.
- Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin said 2,513 people had been taken into custody, 67 imprisoned and dozens of judicial investigations opened following the weekend unrest.
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