# French students close hundreds of schools in protest

https://mins.news/en/video/86721

- Reuters, 2026-10-05 16:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWAOc4HZFHA

> French high school students have blockaded hundreds of schools nationwide to protest poor conditions in education. Officials say between 400 and 500 schools remain closed amid the unrest.

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