French high school students protest conditions and block schools nationwide
High school students across France have blocked schools to demand better conditions after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu called a crisis meeting on Thursday.
Government response to unrest
The prime minister ordered ministers to cancel travel plans to focus on the spreading demonstrations. Police made hundreds of arrests during clashes with young protesters in various regions.
Scale of student detentions
Nearly 3,000 students have been detained since the protests began last week. More than 160 schools were shut down as a result of the blockades and related incidents.
Casualties and facility closures
Over 300 police officers and dozens of other staff members have been injured in the unrest. Some university campuses also faced access restrictions on Thursday alongside the high school disruptions.
2 outlets, different leads
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France 24
Teens block high schools across France, demand better conditions
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The Guardian
France school protests escalate into ‘urban violence’ as PM calls crisis cabinet meeting
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