French mayor Bally Bagayoko speaks after intervention in student protests
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It’s a moment that has now been viewed by millions. Video shows French mayor Bally Bagayoko trying to protect students during protests in Paris on Tuesday. The protests, which began in late September, were sparked over poor school conditions and have now grown into a nationwide youth movement. Subscribe to Guardian Australia on YouTube and hit the bell to see new videos ► https://www.youtube.com/@guardianaustralia?sub_confirmation=1 In an interview with the Guardian, Bagayoko, who is a left-wing mayor in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis, denounced police for their actions. “There may be a small minority of people who take advantage of demonstrations to cause trouble but it does not justify the disproportionate use of force by the authorities,” he said. On Tuesday, police fired teargas at protesters as more than 250,000 pupils, teachers and parents demonstrated across France on the biggest day yet of a campaign for better high school conditions. At least 761 police officers and gen
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