Police fire tear gas at a barricaded high school in Paris as school protests show no sign of ending
- Posted on October 8, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Escalating tensions in Paris as law enforcement deploys tear gas against barricaded demonstrators at a secondary school, amid an ongoing student-led movement demanding increased educational investment. Since September, authorities have detained over 6,600 protesters, predominantly minors, as the uprising continues to gain momentum. The crisis reflects deep frustrations within France's education system and raises concerns about student safety and government response to youth activism.
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