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France imposes curfews after a weekend of rioting during anti-government protests

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French authorities impose curfews after weekend of riots
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Summary

More than half a million people joined anti-government protests across France over the weekend, and the demonstrations turned into widespread rioting. Authorities responded by ordering curfews. The Globe and Mail reports that police made more than 2,000 arrests.

This continues an earlier story: France assesses protest damage as Macron condemns violence

Later: Court lifts Paris protest ban; thousands gather despite fears of new violence · Fifty Antifa groups in France reportedly mobilize for weekend protests in Orléans

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  1. The Globe and Mail

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    The Globe and Mail reports that half a million people took to the streets to protest the government, and police made more than 2,000 arrests, with French authorities imposing curfews after a weekend of riots.

  2. Foreign Policy

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    Foreign Policy reports that more than half a million people joined anti-government protests over the weekend, and that France ordered curfews amid widespread rioting.

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