# Protests spread across France as ‘yellow vests’ prepare to join

https://mins.news/en/item/104286

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-17 11:21 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/france-braces-for-nationwide-protests-with-yellow-vest-members-set-to-join?traffic_source=rss

> Protests that began at a high school in mid-September have spread to thousands of schools across France, drawing in teachers, unions and university students. Some “yellow vest” activists are urging supporters to join Saturday’s demonstrations. The unrest reflects wider grievances; authorities call it among the most violent in decades, while critics fault the government response and fear further clashes.

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