Photos Show Scenes of Unrest as French Student Protest Goes Nationwide
High school students across France have been protesting about school conditions, including long hours, inadequate facilities, and frequent staff absences. The demonstrations have expanded to affect over 560 schools nationwide, with more than 250,000 people marching in cities in support. Nearly 5,000 people have been arrested as protests have continued, and police have used tear gas during the demonstrations. The protests are pressuring President Emmanuel Macron's government to increase education funding.
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4 developments- Oct 2New clashes erupt as protests disrupt over 560 French schools
- Oct 3France Student Protests Spread as Nearly 5,000 Arrested
- Oct 5What to expect from school protests rattling France's government
- Oct 6French police fire tear gas as more than 250,000 protest nationwide for school funding
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