# More than 400 detained as France student protests escalate

https://mins.news/en/item/79335

- BBC News, 2026-09-29 21:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c862epne7glyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> More than 400 people, mostly minors, were detained in France on Tuesday during nationwide high-school protests over overcrowded classes, teacher shortages and strained resources. Officials said at least 10 teachers, several students and 48 police officers were injured, while at least 400 schools were affected. Protesters and officials traded accusations over violence and excessive force.

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