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Protests Close 200 Schools as France Police Injure Students

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 2:54 PM UTC · How we work

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Stun Grenade Ban

On Oct 13, 2026, students across France protested, leading to the closure of about 200 schools.
The government suspended stun-grenade use after a teenager lost a hand during the clashes.
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined a demonstration with dozens outside Lycée Paul Éluard in Saint-Denis.
Riot police used tear gas, injuring hundreds and resulting in thousands of arrests across cities.

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Funding Shortfalls

On Oct 13, 2026, students protested across France, leading to the closure of about 200 schools.
The protests highlighted chronic under-funding and unsafe conditions in schools, especially in poorer districts.
Police used tear gas, stun grenades, injuring teens with a broken jaw and lost hand.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon pledged, calling for a voting age of 16 and ending selective university admissions.

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Stun Grenade Ban

On Oct 13, 2026, students across France protested, leading to the closure of about 200 schools.
The government suspended stun-grenade use after a teenager lost a hand during the clashes.
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined a demonstration with dozens outside Lycée Paul Éluard in Saint-Denis.
Riot police used tear gas, injuring hundreds and resulting in thousands of arrests across cities.

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