Hundreds of students detained, dozens of officers injured in French school protests
French high school students have blockaded their schools to protest conditions including large class sizes, teacher shortages, and demanding schedules. Police clashes with protesters have resulted in hundreds of arrests and dozens of injured officers. The protests have coincided with broader public sector strikes over pay, and have become a point of political disagreement ahead of a presidential election.
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3 developments- Sep 28French student protests fuel political clash ahead of Presidential vote
- Sep 29French students and police clash as school blockades turn violent
- Sep 29Only lean-left coverage:Public workers in France strike over pay as student protests turn violent
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