# Firecrackers hurled at police during student protests near Paris

https://mins.news/en/video/83475

- Reuters, 2026-10-02 12:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvwG7sQNlxY

> Protesting students threw firecrackers at riot police in Pantin, near Paris, as nationwide demonstrations over teacher shortages and overcrowded classrooms became violent. About 400 schools were closed.

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