The unrest has now entered its third week across France, attracting hundreds of thousands of pupils, teachers and parents. One day prior to the Paris dispersal, authorities suspended the use of stun grenades during demonstrations after a teenager lost a hand in an explosion.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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French Police Disperse Thousands of Paris Student Protesters
World12 days ago
Riot squads used water cannons and tear gas to clear the Place de la Bastille on October 8 as demonstrators demanded more funding and better learning conditions for the school system. Footage of the clash showed officers charging into crowds and burning debris in the square, with hundreds of people arrested since the movement began.
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