Security warning from the USA to its citizens in France after the Yellow Vest protests

In the statement made by the US Embassy in Paris, it was reminded that the demonstrations in the country on October 17 turned into acts of violence and a curfew was implemented in some cities upon the instructions of the French Prime Ministry.

In the statement, which was reported in the French press that governorships may also impose new bans, some recommendations were made for US citizens in the country.

In the statement, US citizens were asked to stay away from the places where demonstrations were held and to follow the current situation and developments regarding curfews against possible disruptions in subway and public transportation.

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Yellow Vests, supported by students, organized demonstrations across the country on October 17 against the cost of living and high fuel prices.

While approximately 2,500 people were detained during the demonstrations, more than 1,000 police officers, gendarmerie soldiers and firefighters were injured.

During the demonstrations where violent incidents took place, 3 thousand shops were damaged or looted.

Limoges City Hall and a tourism office in Lyon were set on fire, and activists damaged the city hall in Marseille.

The shopkeepers whose shops were damaged during the protests reacted to the government on the grounds that it could not manage the crisis.

To prevent possible protests, the government decided to impose a partial curfew in some regions, especially the cities of Paris, Lille, Lyon and Nice.