France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests
Summary
France is preparing for a national day of school protests as students demand more funding for education. The protests have led to injuries, arrests, damaged schools, and clashes with police.Key Facts
- More than 500 schools were partially or fully closed due to protests.
- About 190 students have been injured during the demonstrations.
- Over 5,000 people have been arrested, with most of them being under 18 years old.
- A 15-year-old student lost a hand during a confrontation near a school.
- Protests began in September and spread across France, involving high school and university students.
- The government announced measures to improve education but students say these are not enough.
- The teachers’ union and some political groups support the protests.
- Some schools have been damaged by fire and vandalism during the unrest.
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