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French High School Students Protest, Hundreds of Schools Close

Oct 2, 202644 sources

Summary

In France in October 2026, high school students clashed with police during protests over conditions in education. Fires were set and tear gas was used, and more than 2,000 people were arrested. Around 400 schools closed, with hundreds remaining shut.

Iran's foreign ministry criticized the French police response to the protesters.

by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary

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