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The French Teen Maimed During School Unrest by Tear Gas Grenade

NYT World Monday 19 October 2026, 17:39 UTC By Ségolène Le Stradic 1 min read
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The police’s treatment of the student last month sheds light on how a wave of school unrest evolved into national protests that spilled into widespread riots on Saturday.

The police’s treatment of the student last month sheds light on how a wave of school unrest evolved into national protests that spilled into widespread riots on Saturday.
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