What’s behind French student protests that turned violent?
Summary
Students in France have been protesting against crowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and long school days. The protests started in Paris high schools and spread nationwide, leading to violent clashes with police and over 400 people detained.Key Facts
- Protests began last week in Paris high schools and then spread across France.
- Students are upset about large classes, missing teachers, poor school buildings, and long hours.
- Some protests turned violent, with rubbish bins burned and stones thrown at police.
- Police used batons and tear gas to control protesters.
- About 440 people were detained, many of them minors.
- Around 48 police officers were injured during the clashes.
- Protesters in some cases threw hydrochloric acid at police.
- The unrest happened alongside a public sector strike and political tensions before the next presidential election.
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