Following a crisis meeting Monday, the French Prime Minister announced a nationwide curfew to address the violent riots erupting across France over the weekend. These riots were triggered by the fatal police shooting of Nahel Merzouk in Nanterre. Authorities are implementing stringent legal consequences for those involved in the unrest, signaling a firm response. The curfew will vary in timing depending on affected areas, with a particular focus on cities experiencing heightened violence. Emergency measures will also be deployed in several locations to bolster law enforcement presence. The government aims to restore order and quell further disturbances in France, with significant concern about escalating unrest in Marseille, Lille, Toulouse and Strasbourg. This decision comes amidst widespread condemnation of both the violence and concerns regarding police actions.