France braces for 'Black Tuesday' protests after weeks of violent clashes in schools
France is bracing for what has been dubbed "Black Tuesday" as protesters are expected to gather in Paris after weeks of violent clashes in schools across the country. "Some are calling it a 'Black Tuesday' because it is an unusual day compared to previous ones," Interior Minister Laurent Nunez told radio France Inter . "We will very likely see protests outside high schools again this morning,…
France anticipates "Black Tuesday" protests as violent clashes continue in schools. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez warned unions that they must prevent violent spillovers during a planned march in Paris. Tens of thousands are expected to join the demonstration at Place de la Republique, organized by student unions. Nunez expressed concern that far-left Black Blocs could infiltrate the protests, causing potential harm.
Ten investigations have been launched over 6,000 arrests, with suspicion of excessive police force. The police response has been described as mostly proportionate by Nunez, who cited 715 injured personnel. School protests began on September 17 in Creteil, sparked by teacher strikes over staffing and resources, and have since spread across the nation due to complaints about dilapidated education facilities.
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