Photos show protests across France as students demand more school resources
French students have been protesting to demand more government investment in education. During these demonstrations, police used riot control devices that injured protesters, including a teenager who lost a hand, and authorities arrested thousands of people. The protests have grown larger and more confrontational, with students blocking schools and clashing with riot police. A nationwide protest day is planned as the situation continues to escalate ahead of upcoming elections.
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3 developments- Oct 3France Student Protests Spread as Nearly 5,000 Arrested
- Oct 5What to expect from school protests rattling France's government
- Oct 6Protesting pupils blockade French high schools again, testing a weekslong movement
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