French police fire tear gas as more than 250,000 protest nationwide for school funding
Summary
More than 250,000 people in France protested across the country to demand more funding for schools. Police used tear gas and made thousands of arrests, mainly of teenagers, as protests grew from high school blockades to a national movement.Key Facts
- Around 256,000 people joined protests in France, including 56,000 in Paris.
- Police used tear gas and riot-control weapons to manage crowds, leading to clashes.
- Over 6,100 arrests have been made during protests, mostly involving minors.
- A 15-year-old boy lost a hand after a police stun grenade incident.
- The protests started in mid-September at a Paris-area high school and expanded nationwide.
- The government says police responses were mostly appropriate, while some politicians and protesters call them excessive.
- Protests reflect wider concerns about public spending cuts, poverty, and inequality in France.
- Schools have been closed in some areas due to damage and safety concerns amid the protests.
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