WorldFrench Students Protest Overcrowded Schools with Fires and Blockades
On October 1, 2026, French students protested in several cities, including Lille, by setting fires and erecting blockades outside schools. They demanded more resources amid overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and deteriorating facilities. Several school principals were injured or harassed during the protests. Police detained 1,949 protesters and reported 305 officers injured during the unrest at lycées, attended by students aged 15 to 18.
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