Live: UN says following French school protest violence ‘with concern’

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What happened

The United Nations said on Friday that it is following France’s high school protests “with concern” as coordinated national demonstrations enter their fifth day.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:46:00 UTC.

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  5. France students plan fresh protests as UN flags concern over violence

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Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24