Photos: French protests over school conditions swell
Summary
Tens of thousands of people joined protests across France to support high school students demanding better school conditions. The protests, some of which turned violent, have increased pressure on President Emmanuel Macron as his term nears its end.Key Facts
- About 161,500 people protested on Tuesday, more than twice the number from a previous nationwide demonstration.
- Unions estimated the total number of protesters across the country at 480,000.
- Most protests were peaceful, but some violence happened during marches in Paris.
- Protests also took place in several French cities, including Nantes, Lyon, Strasbourg, and Marseille.
- The student movement began last month, with students blocking school entrances to demand better classrooms.
- Police investigations are ongoing into 34 reports of violence against protesters.
- The Education Ministry reported that 147 teachers have been injured during the protests.
- President Macron called for calm and said the issues need time, talks, and respect.
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