Schools set on fire and 2,000 arrests as student protests spread across France

Skip to content All News Sport Culture Lifestyle France school protests 'rapidly becoming out of control' Nearly 2,000 people have been arrested in a single day during escalating student protests across France over teacher shortages and dilapidated school conditions. More than 500 schools have been closed and dozens of staff injured as demonstrations turned violent, with school buildings and vehicles set on fire. Intelligence agencies claimed hard-left politicians helped initiate the unrest, though lawmakers denied the allegations and ministers blamed a violent minority for escalating clashes.

Serious incidents include a police officer being beaten, teachers targeted with iron bars and petrol, and public transport suspended in Marseille following attacks. Education Minister Edouard Geffray conceded that student demands regarding school conditions are legitimate and agreed to hold talks with union and student representatives. In full Thousands of arrests, hundreds of schools closed and dozens of teachers attacked as French student riots escalate More bulletins Thank you for registering Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged in Please refresh your browser to be logged in

Source: The Independent