PARIS, Oct 20 (Bernama-dpa) -- Curfews imposed across France following riots and looting in Paris and elsewhere have calmed the situation, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Tuesday, adding that the measure would be extended, reported German Press Agency (dpa).
The targeted curfews had helped the night pass calmly, Lecornu said in the morning.
"Tonight, new curfews will be imposed where the situation requires it," he added, noting that decisions would be taken locally by prefects in consultation with the mayors.
Police and gendarmerie reported no particular incidents in the affected areas, BFMTV reported, citing the authorities.
Several cities, including the capital, had imposed restrictions on Monday evening.
In Paris, any presence in central areas around the Place de la République and the Les Halles district was strictly forbidden between 11 pm and 6 am. Assembly and demonstration bans applied from 8pm in certain areas of the city.
The police prefecture said the measures were necessary to restore public peace.
Demonstration bans and a curfew were also imposed in Lyon, with people only allowed onto the streets if they could give specified reasons.
Minors were subjected to curfews in Nice and the northern French cities of Lille, Douai, Wattignies and Denain.
Nationwide protests against high cost of living at the weekend were accompanied by serious unrest and looting. New protests are expected on Saturday.
-- BERNAMA-dpa