Injuries and arrests as French high school student protests spread
University blockades joined the unrest as police detained more than 3,000 people and around 400 schools remained closed, officials said.
- Nearly 400 high schools across France were expected to close as student protests continued over staff shortages, overcrowded classrooms, poor buildings, overheated rooms, and long school hours.
- Some schools planned to hold classes remotely.
- Education Minister Edouard Geffray said 65 school staff members, including 40 headteachers, had been injured.
- Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin said about 2,000 people had been detained since the protests began and called for parents to be held responsible for damage caused by their children.
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Blocks in high schools. There were already 600 arrests, that is as many young people savage some of their impunity, at the mid-day this Friday, according to Le Figaro. What France will have tomorrow with such youth, seditious or faitious, certainly minority but encouraged by the media and left-wing politicians? By renouncing to exercise its legitimate authority, the Republic leaves the culture of violence and domination to prevail among young pe…
Hundreds of French schools closed as dozens hurt in student protests
PARSI — French high school students lit fires outside schools and faced off with police on Friday as a protest movement that has forced the closure of some 400 institutions showed no sign of abating.The protests over a lack of teachers, overcrowded classrooms and run-down buildings started earlier this week in Paris then spread across the country.Education Minister Edouard Geffray told French media that 65 school staff have been injured, includi…
"2000 arrests yesterday", Julia Borutta, ARD Paris, on ongoing student protests in France
Irish Examiner
Breaking NewsFrench protests continue to escalate with 400 schools closed on Friday
Some 100 schools have been severely damaged.
French school protests have become increasingly violent. School entrances have been set on fire and 40 principals have been injured, according to France's education minister.
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