Presidential hopeful Melenchon joins France school protest march
Left-wing presidential hopeful Jean-Luc Melenchon has given his support to school protests in France
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Left-wing presidential hopeful Jean-Luc Melenchon has given his support to school protests in France
Students taking to the streets in France have become a focal point in the country's increasingly polarised politics.
France has suspended police use of stun grenades at high school demonstrations, the interior minister announced, amid growing allegations of police brutality after two weeks of protests marked by frequent violent clashes that have left hundreds injured.France has suspended police use of stun grenades at high school demonstrations, the interior minister announced, amid growing allegations of police brutality after two weeks of protests marked by frequent violent clashes that have left hundreds injured.
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. Ellen Gainsford & France 2 take a look at some of the violent incidents related to the protests.