France: more than 6,100 arrested since start of school protests

France 24 reported on 7 October that police in France had arrested a total of 6,100 people since the start of high school protests. The outlet reported the arrests came after more than two weeks of protests at high schools across the country. According to France 24, most of those arrested are minors who, until now, had no previous criminal record.

France 24 said its report looked at what has happened to the arrested students and what lies ahead for them. The outlet did not give a breakdown of charges or say how many of those arrested remain in custody.

France 24 reported on 7 October that the government suspended the use of stun grenades in school protests. It reported on 6 October that a French policeman was charged after firing a tear gas grenade at a high school student. France 24 also reported on 6 October that a 15-year-old lost a hand in a confrontation with police.

France 24 reported that students, unions and teachers are in a mass movement to demand better learning conditions. It reported on 5 October that French high school students predicted an escalation of the protests.

France 24 reported on 6 October that demonstrations took place in Paris. It also reported that Paris students were preparing for protests it referred to as 'Black Tuesday', and that there were calls to block social media platforms for minors in France.