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French students and teachers march nationwide on biggest protest day yet
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Summary
Students and teachers rallied across France on Tuesday in the largest demonstration yet in weeks of school protests over teacher shortages and rundown buildings. The marches followed an incident in Lens where a 15-year-old lost his hand and part of his lower arm after picking up a police dispersal grenade; officials said his life is not in danger. Hundreds have been injured since protests began in late September.
Left-leaning
- Hundreds of French schools shut as students revolt against poor conditionsWashington Post · Oct 5, 2:52 PM
- Unprecedented student protests are rocking France. Here’s why they’re angryCNN · Oct 6, 12:01 AM
- Demonstrators Rally Across France as School Protests EscalateNew York Times · Oct 6, 6:05 AM
Center
- Teenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and policeBBC News · Oct 5, 12:32 PM
- French student protests leave hundreds injured, thousands arrested: What to knowThe Hill · Oct 5, 4:07 PM
- Student Protests Add to France’s Sense of Upheaval Over Budget, DebtBloomberg · Oct 6, 5:59 AM
- Students and teachers march in France on biggest day of high school protestsReuters · Oct 6, 6:22 AM
Right-leaning
- Teen's hand blown off by police grenade during French student protests: reportFox News · Oct 5, 1:56 PM