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France violent riots
Military deployment on 24th
In short
The French government has taken a strong response as weekend violent riots cause increasing damage.
A nighttime curfew has been in effect for the second night since the 20th.
Military forces will be deployed for additional anticipated riots on the 24th.
Key facts
| When | A nighttime curfew has been enforced for the second night since the 20th (local time). |
|---|---|
| Who | Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Interior Minister Laurent Nunez are leading the response. |
| What | Military and police forces will be heavily deployed for the anticipated additional riots on the 24th. |
| How | Sentinelle counter-terrorism security operation troops are being deployed and carrying oil and gas is banned. |
What it means for me
If you are planning a trip to France for travel or business, you should check the security situation in advance.
