More than 400 schools in France to be closed on Monday as more protests planned
Education minister says 24 schools have been burnt or ransacked and 78 staff members injured since student unrest began last week
TL;DR
- More than 400 schools in France will be closed or partly closed on Monday.
- 24 schools have been burnt or ransacked, and 78 education staff members injured.
- Thousands of teenagers protested last week against perceived underfunding and neglect of the education system.
- Clashes with riot police led to over 5,000 arrests.
- Protesters plan renewed demonstrations due to the government's lack of concrete measures.
- Authorities claim political agitators have infiltrated and hijacked the movement.
- Student grievances include overcrowded classes, poor teacher pay, and an unequal system.
- Trade unions are also pressuring the government to rethink budget cuts.