France: 400-500 schools to stay closed as protests continue

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Between 400 and 500 schools in France will suspend classes this Monday, October 5, due to renewed protests, according to Education Minister Édouard Geffray. This matches the number of schools closed last Friday. Geffray stated that schools remain shut if safety conditions are unmet or staff face direct attacks. He accused far-left activists of infiltrating the student movement, noting 78 education employees have been injured, an unprecedented figure. The protests began September 17 in Île-de-France and have spread nationwide, with students demanding more resources and staff. Over 1,700 people were detained Friday, totaling 5,000 since Monday. Student groups have called for further action on Tuesday.


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