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At least 20 Injured and 160 Arrests in French Student Protests
Student protests across France resulted in 164 arrests and at least 27 injuries, including twelve security personnel, twelve students, and three school staff members. The demonstrations, which began last week in the Paris region against overcrowded classes and teacher shortages, spread to approximately 180 schools nationwide, with incidents involving thrown fireworks and acid attacks. Interior Minister Nuñez condemned the violence as pure aggression, while Prime Minister Lecornu criticized the radical-left party France Insoumise (LFI) for fueling unrest. LFI leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon rejected these accusations, arguing the government is responding too harshly. A student union has called for further school blockades coinciding with a national civil service strike against proposed government budget cuts.
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