Gruesome injuries throw spotlight on France’s policing of high school protests
France's policing of high school protests raises questions about the cost of free speech
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The faces of injured students are etched in the public's memory, a stark reminder of the escalating protests in France's high schools. The severity of the injuries, including a severed hand and a shattered jaw, has put the police under intense scrutiny.
Students are rising up against a system they see as failing them, echoing the sentiments of the 1968 protests that shook the country. Coverage from The Economist and The Times of India emphasizes the gruesome nature of the injuries, while Al Jazeera highlights the echoes of 1968 in the students' demands for change.
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The reporting (7)
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The Wave of Student Protests Roiling FranceThe New York Times · 6h ago
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French students vow to continue protests, saying ministers’ pledges not enoughThe Guardian · 6h ago
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Arson at the school gate and tear gas on the streetsThe Economist · 6h ago
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‘This is a crisis of hope’: Echoes of 1968 as France’s students rise upAl Jazeera · 6h ago
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Stun grenades, shattered jaw, severed hand: France's student protests put police under scrutinyThe Times of India · 6h ago
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Live Updates: Students Rally in France for Second Day of Mass Protests in a WeekThe New York Times · 6h ago
The obvious questions
What are the students protesting in France?
Coverage does not yet specify the exact demands of the students, but it mentions echoes of the 1968 protests.
How many students have been injured in the protests?
Coverage does not provide a clear number of injured students.
Will the protests end soon?
The protests, now in their second week, show no signs of ending.
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