Hundreds of students detained, dozens of officers injured in French school protests
Summary
More than 600 people, mostly students, were detained and dozens of police officers injured during protests at French high schools. Students protested about overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and tough school schedules, with demonstrations spreading across many cities in France.Key Facts
- Over 600 people, mainly students aged 15 to 18, were held by police during protests on Wednesday.
- Around 83 police officers and gendarmes (French security forces) were hurt in clashes.
- The protests affect 356 schools nationwide, starting from the Paris region and spreading to cities like Bordeaux, Lyon, and Lille.
- Students complain about crowded classrooms, lack of teachers, difficult schedules, and hot classrooms during heatwaves.
- Protest actions included blockading schools, throwing objects, verbal abuse, attempted arson, and violence.
- Since the protests began last week, 119 students and staff have been injured.
- French Interior Minister called the violence an escalation and condemned attacks against law enforcement.
- President Emmanuel Macron criticized politicians who he said encouraged the violence during the protests.
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