France school protests: Hundreds of schools closed and 40 headteachers hurt
- Posted on October 2, 2026
- By BBC News
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France faces widespread civil unrest as over 1,900 arrests occur following massive school closures across the nation. Authorities report dozens of educational facilities shuttered while approximately 40 school administrators sustain injuries during escalating demonstrations. Violent incidents in western and northern regions, including Nantes and Rouen, have resulted in schools catching fire, prompting emergency responses and raising concerns about public safety in the education sector.
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