French authorities have imposed nighttime curfews in four cities in the north of the country in an effort to contain the fallout from riots that broke out over the weekend.
The measures cover Lille, where the curfew takes effect at 6 p.m. GMT on Monday and remains in place until 4 a.m. on Tuesday. The restrictions also apply to Douai, Wattignies and Denain, according to Reuters, citing a source at the office of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
The decision follows several days of unrest in the northern region, prompting authorities to tighten security measures and restrict nighttime movement in the affected cities.
The curfew is scheduled to remain in force for two days as residents and officials await further developments and possible additional measures to contain the violence.
