PARIS, Oct 20 (Bernama-dpa) -- Curfews imposed across France following riots and looting in Paris and elsewhere have calmed the situation, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Tuesday, adding that the measure would be extended, reported German Press Agency (dpa).
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- The targeted curfews had helped the night pass calmly, Lecornu said in the morning.
- "Tonight, new curfews will be imposed where the situation requires it," he added, noting that decisions would be taken locally by prefects in consultation with the mayors.
- Assembly and demonstration bans applied from 8pm in certain areas of the city.
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