French PM Lecornu calls for partial curfews amid riots; ~2,400 arrested, 1,500 shops damaged

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said he has asked local authorities (prefects) to impose partial curfews tonight to protect people and property amid ongoing riots in city centers, and said a state of emergency would be declared if deemed necessary. Nearly 2,400 people were arrested over the weekend and about 1,500 shops were damaged or looted.

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