France suspends high school classes as protesters clash with police

aljazeera.com·Al Jazeera Staff·2026-10-06T13:28:54.000Z
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This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on widespread student-led protests across France demanding education reforms, such as better school resources, longer lunch breaks, and replacement of absent teachers, which have led to the closure of nearly 2,000 high schools and clashes with police in some cities. The government has suspended classes for the week, pledged to address demands by October, and faced criticism over its handling of the unrest, while various unions, parents, and teachers have joined the movement in support of students.

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