“We won’t stop this fight”: France nationwide student protests continue

By Global News

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At least four-hundred schools in France were closed Monday due to ongoing student protests across the country. Students are protesting over the poor condition of schools and classrooms, overcrowding and teacher shortages. Last week, the protests turned violent, with dozens injured and hundreds of arrests made by police, as students blocked schools and caused unrest in the streets. French Government Spokesperson Maud Bregeon responded to the extreme violence saying, “The top priority is, first and foremost, to restore order… When individuals – whether young or old – throw rocks at law enforcement officers, attack firefighters, or assault public school staff, it is not the government’s fault.” High school Senior Sami Karen says, “We’re going to keep blocking until the government hears us, until there are different ways to take action… And as long as they don’t listen to us, we won’t stop this fight.” A nationwide day of demonstrations is expected to take place Tuesday. For mor

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