Watch: Riot police clash with school protesters and use tear gas in France
Summary
Hundreds of thousands of people in France protested across the country, starting with high-school students and spreading to their parents, university students, and labor unions. Police used tear gas, water cannons, and clashed with protesters in several cities, but the protests were less violent than previous ones.Key Facts
- The protests involved many high-school students demanding more school resources and less police repression.
- Demonstrations spread to parents, university students, and unions.
- Large crowds marched from Place de la République in Paris.
- Riot police used tear gas in Paris, Marseille, and water cannons in Rennes.
- The city of Lyon saw clashes between police and protesters.
- The protests were large but had less serious violence than before.
- The BBC reported on the events from Lille.
- The protests reflect ongoing tensions about education funding and police tactics in France.
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