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France 'Day of Rage' protests: 6,000 arrested, 700 police injured in nationwide unrest

Massive student-led protests erupted across France on a 'Day of Rage', with 6,000 arrests and 700 police injured, including clashes in Strasbourg and Lyon. Parents joined demonstrations under the slogan 'Don't Touch My Child', while far-left leader Mélenchon praised the protests as the strongest youth action in 50 years, accusing police of excessive violence. The scale and parent involvement mark an escalation from prior student unrest, signaling a potential political crisis for the government.

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#protests #france #student-revolt #police-violence #day-of-rage #political-crisis

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activePoliticsConflict4m ago

French Student Unrest Escalates: Violence, Injuries, Mass Arrests, Political Crisis

Student-led protests across France have escalated significantly, marked by widespread violence, mass arrests (thousands, predominantly minors), and severe injuries including a 15-year-old losing a hand to a grenade and a 16-year-old blinded. The government faces a deepening political crisis, with President Macron convening emergency meetings amidst accusations of excessive police force and calls for budget shifts from opposition leaders. The situation is highly volatile with ongoing unrest and uncertain government response.

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activeMarketsPolitics4m ago