French police fire tear gas as students and parents protest school funding
Al Jazeera English
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French police fired tear gas at protesters after more than 250,000 people, according to officials, rallied across the country demanding more school funding. Student unions put the figure above 450,000. The demonstrations follow more than two weeks of high school blockades that began in a Paris suburb, with some universities now joining. Students want more teachers, better infrastructure and facilities, and lighter ti…
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