Curfew imposed in Marseille

A curfew targeting minors has been implemented in several areas of Marseille, starting from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., following incidents of violence and looting that occurred during a mobilization on October 17. The decision was made by regional administrator Jacques Witkowski.

Public response is divided

Residents of Marseille have expressed mixed reactions to the curfew. Some support the measure as a necessary step to restore order, while others criticize it as overly restrictive and potentially discriminatory against young people.

Mayor demands more police

Mayor Benoît Payan has called for an increase in police presence in the city. He also wants clearer explanations about how authorities handled the violence that took place over the weekend.

Context of recent unrest

The mobilization on October 17 was part of broader protests in France, initially sparked by a law proposal that aimed to reform the country’s pension system. The protests have since evolved, with some demonstrations turning violent in various cities.