Hundreds of French schools remain closed as student protests turn violent
Summary
About 400 schools in France are closed because student protests over teacher shortages and poor school buildings have spread and become violent. The government says hard-left politicians started the protests, but those politicians deny it.Key Facts
- Around 400 schools and educational centers in France are closed due to protests.
- The protests began in the Paris region last month and then spread across the country.
- Students are protesting teacher shortages and damaged school buildings.
- Some protests have become violent, with fires set at schools and clashes with police.
- Police have made hundreds of arrests, and dozens of people have been injured.
- The government blames hard-left groups, including France Unbowed (LFI), for starting the protests.
- LFI lawmaker Louis Boyard denies that his group is behind the protests.
- Protests have caused damage in cities like Marseille, Strasbourg, and Toulouse.
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