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What’s behind France’s school protests?

Al Jazeera Friday 02 October 2026, 11:42 UTC 1 min read
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What’s behind France’s school protests? NewsFeed What’s behind France’s school protests? Many French schools are still closed as protests over learning conditions continue across the country, with violence, blockades and hundreds of arrests.

What’s behind France’s school protests? NewsFeed What’s behind France’s school protests? Many French schools are still closed as protests over learning conditions continue across the country, with violence, blockades and hundreds of arrests. Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler spoke to students demonstrating in Paris. Published On 2 Oct 2026
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