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France’s student protests grow as hundreds of schools close

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France’s student protests grow as hundreds of schools close

Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports from France, where student protests are growing over teacher shortages, crowded classrooms and poor conditions. Authorities have closed hundreds of schools due to the unrest.

Published On 6 Oct 20266 Oct 2026

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