France shuts 400 high schools amid protests
Approximately 400 high schools in France closed on Friday morning due to ongoing student protests that have lasted a week. The protests have resulted in injuries to dozens of staff members and the arrest of around two thousand people, most of whom are minors. The demonstrations began in the Paris area and quickly spread throughout the country, protesting long school hours and unfavorable learning conditions, including high temperatures and a shortage of staff. The government acknowledged that the grievances are legitimate but condemned violence, emphasizing the need to prevent student movements from turning into acts of aggression. Authorities also called on parents to take responsibility for their children. Many schools plan to shift to remote learning, especially in Marseille, amidst ongoing escalation and arrests.
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