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Violent protests in France over conditions in high schools

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The government says the students in their mid-to-late teens studying in lycées have every right to air grievances but has condemned violence kicked and beaten by a group of youths. Mr Geffray told BFMTV at least 65 staff members had been injured, including 40 high school principals.

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  • ABC News Violent protests in France over conditions in high schools plain
  • The West Australian French schools closed as student protests turn violent plain
  • WAtoday French students take to the street to protest school conditions plain

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ABC Newsas they published this story 12.8

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