By Zoila Palma: Today, Students, parents and teachers disrupted hundreds of high schools across France as protests over poor school conditions entered their third week.
The Union Syndicale Lycéenne said around 2,000 high schools were brought to a standstill, while universities across the country were also mobilized.
Demonstrators are calling on the government to address what they describe as severely underfunded and under-resourced schools, CBS reports.
Protesters say some schools are in poor physical condition, with reports of deteriorating buildings, water damage and rat infestations. In several locations, students blocked school entrances while chanting and holding signs.
The demonstrations have also been marked by clashes with police, with authorities using tear gas and stun grenades to disperse crowds.
Police said more than 5,000 people have been detained in connection with the protests, including more than 4,000 teenagers.
Two teenagers have also suffered serious injuries during the unrest, including a 15-year-old who lost a hand after reportedly picking up a police grenade in Lens.
The French government has yet to announce major concessions to the protesters, as the country faces political uncertainty ahead of next year’s presidential election.
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By Zoila Palma: Today, Students, parents and teachers disrupted hundreds of high schools across France as protests over poor school conditions entered their third week. The Union Syndicale Lycéenne said around 2,000 high schools were brought to a standstill, while universities across the country were also mobilized. Demonstrators are calling on the government to address
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