France Imposes Targeted Protest Bans and Curfews After Weekend Unrest
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On Monday, October 19, 2026, French authorities announced localized protest bans and curfews in several cities following a weekend of severe nationwide unrest. The measures are geographically specific and do not constitute a nationwide ban on protesting.
In Paris, an overnight curfew applies to the entire population in the areas around Place de la République and the streets surrounding Les Halles. It runs from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Demonstrations are banned in certain Paris neighborhoods from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
In Marseille, public gatherings and demonstrations are prohibited from 12:00 PM noon to 8:00 PM.