Curfew for minors in Annemasse

The city of Annemasse in Haute-Savoie has introduced a curfew for minors on the evenings of Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. This measure is aimed at preventing violence following recent events.

Areas affected by violence

The curfew applies specifically to areas where violence was observed last week, including the Place de l'Étoile, the hypercenter, the Chalais Parc shopping mall, and the train station neighborhood. These locations were identified as hotspots of unrest.

Reinforced police presence

The city, which is located near the Swiss border, will have reinforced police forces monitoring the affected areas during the curfew period. This is part of the city's efforts to manage the situation and ensure public safety.

Violence during previous mobilization

During the weekend of October 17 and 18, eleven businesses in Annemasse were vandalized. This violence was linked to a mobilization event that took place on Saturday, October 17, and has since led to increased security measures.

Demonstration against violence

The city is organizing a demonstration on Saturday, October 24, to express its rejection of violence and to reaffirm its commitment to a peaceful and open community. The event is described as a collective response to recent incidents.

Details of the demonstration

The demonstration will take place in front of the Annemasse City Hall at 12 p.m. It is open to residents of the twelve communes that form the Annemasse agglomeration, encouraging community participation in the event.