Paris Imposes New Curfew in Central Districts After Weekend Riots

Paris police ordered a new curfew for parts of the city for Tuesday overnight, after one the previous night that authorities said resulted in calm being restored following weekend riots and looting. The fresh curfew runs from 2100 GMT Tuesday to 0400 GMT Wednesday and applies to the Republique public square in the city's central east, where many weekend clashes took place, and in the central les Halles district which is full of shops. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago reports from central Paris. The curfew is a preventive measure to avoid further violence and protect businesses from potential looting. Authorities have praised the effectiveness of the previous curfew, which they say helped reduce tensions. Luke Shrago provides an on-the-ground report from the affected areas, speaking to residents and business owners about the impact of the curfew and their hopes for a return to normalcy.