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'I could feel the petrol dripping': The violent attacks that have marred France school protests

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
'I could feel the petrol dripping': The violent attacks that have marred France school protestsWorldPing
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What happened

Between 400-500 schools across France are expected to stay closed this Monday, as student protests continue.

Pupils are calling for smaller class sizes and better equipped classrooms.

More than 70 schoolteachers have been injured since the unrest began.

Key facts

  • Between 400-500 schools across France are expected to stay closed this Monday, as student protests continue.
  • More than 70 schoolteachers have been injured since the unrest began.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:01:31 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. France high school protests: Can the government regain control?

  2. Teenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and police

  3. 'I could feel the petrol dripping': The violent attacks that have marred France school protests

  4. French school protests continue with larger demonstrations set for Tuesday

  5. France braces for national day of school protests as boy loses hand

  6. Nearly 200 students injured in French schools protests as clashes with police continue – as it happened

  7. Teenager loses hand picking up grenade in France school protests

Sources

The original report was published by France 24. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

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