India, Oct. 20 -- US President Donald Trump has blamed immigration for the unrest in France and urged President Emmanuel Macron to tighten border controls as authorities impose curfews in parts of Paris and other cities following a weekend of violent protests.

Speaking to reporters at the White House on Monday, October 19, Trump said, "What's happening in France has to do with immigration, not schools, not anything. It's immigration, and I told President Emmanuel Macron, close up your borders."

His comments came as French authorities introduced overnight restrictions in parts of Paris to prevent further disorder after demonstrations over living costs, fuel prices and problems in the education system turned violent.

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