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Paris student protests turn violent: police trainee attacked, headmaster doused in gasoline
Die Welt·FR·1 day ago
Student protests in France have escalated, with demonstrators setting fire to schools and clashing with police. The unrest is spreading, indicating a significant domestic political crisis. The underlying grievances and potential government response remain unclear.
Student protests across France have significantly escalated, marked by widespread violence, arson attacks on schools, and direct assaults on educators and law enforcement. Over 1,000 schools have been affected, leading to hundreds of closures and nearly 2,000 arrests. The government attributes the violence to far-left instigators, a claim that remains unverified amidst a deepening domestic political crisis.