India, Oct. 20 -- France has been facing violent protests over the past few weeks. Now, curfews have been implemented in Paris and some other cities across the country on the orders of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu.

Curfews Imposed in Paris and Other French Cities by PM Sebastien Lecornu

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu stated that restoring public order continues to be a priority for his government. He directed regional authorities to implement localized and partial curfews in areas that have been especially affected by violence.

Lecornu rejected the idea of a blanket curfew across Paris for now, arguing that restrictions should be proportionate to local security conditions. Nevertheless, he suggested that stronger emergency measur...