France to Close 400 Schools as Student Protests Continue

France to Close 400 Schools as Student Protests Continue

France will close or partially close 400 to 500 schools on Monday due to security concerns, as student protests over education funding continue. The education minister reported 24 schools burnt or ransacked and 78 staff injured since unrest began last month. Protesters have called for renewed demonstrations on Tuesday, demanding concrete government measures.

Source: theguardian.com

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