Paris extends curfew and protest ban in central districts amid ongoing unrest

Paris authorities have issued another order extending the existing curfew, which runs from 23:00 to 06:00, to cover the Place de la République and the zone encircling the Châtelet-Les Halles quarter. This extension follows a series of violent episodes that broke out in the city after massive public mobilisations. The police prefecture released the decree shortly before 20:00, prompting speculation that no curfew would be in place.

However, a prior ruling by the administrative court had required the prefect to publish curfew orders at least twelve hours before they become active. Alongside the curfew, a ban on gatherings and demonstrations remains enforced in several central districts, particularly around major governmental landmarks, and will stay in force until early Friday morning. The central plaza of the Place de la République and the central area of the Châtelet-Les Halles district will stay inaccessible to the public during the curfew hours.