More than 160 detained as French student protests erupt over class sizes
Over 160 people were detained during French student protests that included school blockades over class‑size concerns, occurring on the eve of a planned strike.
What we know
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- More than 160 people were detained during student protests in France.
- The detentions took place on the eve of a planned strike by the demonstrators.
- Teenagers blockaded schools and protested, saying class sizes exceed 36 students, according to France 24 English.
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More than 160 people were detained during student protests in France on the eve of a strike.
Confirmed by 4What the 4 sources said
Notícias ao Minuto“Mais de 160 detidos em protestos estudantis em véspera da greve em França”
Machine translation: More than 160 detained in student protests on the eve of the strike in France
Read at Notícias ao MinutoBBC News – World“French PM warns against escalation of school protests after 164 arrested”
Students are protesting over issues such as overcrowded classes, but the prime minister has condemned reports of violence.
Read at BBC News – WorldSAPO Notícias“164 detidos nos protestos em liceus de Paris”
164 detained in protests at Paris high schools
Distúrbios com feridos, incluindo 12 polícias e 8 professores. Ministro do Interior fala em "violência urbana". Sindicato estudantil apela ao bloqueio nacional para esta terça-feira.
Read at SAPO NotíciasSAPO Notícias“Pelo menos 164 pessoas foram detidas durante as manifestações de estudantes e bloqueios de hoje em liceus da região de Paris”
At least 164 people were detained during today's student protests and blockades at lycées in the Paris region
na véspera da greve do setor público convocada para esta terça-feira em toda a França.
Read at SAPO NotíciasIs this point wrong? Tell usRenascença“Nas escolas, as manifestações já levaram a 164 detidos.”
In schools, the protests have already led to 164 detainees.
Funcionários públicos queixam-se de um aumento da inflação que é cinco vezes superior aos aumentos dos salários. Nas escolas, as manifestações já levaram a 164 detidos.
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Teenagers in France have been blockading schools and protesting, saying class sizes exceed 36 students.
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Is this point wrong? Tell usFrance 24 English“students there said there were "class sizes of more than 36 people”
Teenagers in France have been blockading their schools and demonstrating since last week to protest a string of grievances. Standing in front of the Lycée Hélène Boucher, FRANCE 24 journalist Antonia Kerrigan said students there said there were "class sizes of more than 36 people". Click on the video for more.
Read at France 24 English
Who reported it
- Notícias ao Minuto
- BBC News – WorldBBC (public broadcaster)
- SAPO Notícias
- Renascença
- France 24 English
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