ABC · updated 2026-10-20
Curfews in Place as Violence Erupts Across France
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Watch the moment Clashes, fires and looting break out as protesters rally across France ABC7 News Bay Area
France's prime minister calls for curfews in cities to curb rioting, looting ABC30 Action News
France arrests thousands for rioting and looting as protests turn violent Associated Press
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Topic poll · all networks Are curfews the right move to stop France's violent unrest?
Yes — restore order fast
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No — it fuels more resentment
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Only in the hardest-hit areas
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Too early to judge the results
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Topic poll · all networks Are curfews the right response to France's street violence?
Yes — restore order fast
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Only in the hardest-hit areas
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No — fix root causes instead
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Too early to judge the results
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Topic poll · all networks What will most likely end France's wave of riots?
Government tackles cost of living
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Sustained curfews restore order
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Protesters exhaust themselves
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Emergency aid package announced
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Topic poll · all networks How many police were deployed across France during the 2023 riots?
Around 12,000 Around 25,000 Around 45,000 Around 70,000 Guess, then reveal the answer Around 45,000
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