Rallies across France back protesting high school students
Large rallies took place across France on Tuesday backing high school student protests, with unions claiming 480,000 participants.
Rallies were held across France on Tuesday to support high school students who are protesting. France 24 describes the crowds as tens of thousands. Unions put turnout at 480,000.
France 24 reports the protests are driven by anger over conditions in schools and alleged police violence. It says the movement is growing and challenging President Emmanuel Macron's government.
Al Jazeera also reports that mass rallies backing the student protests are continuing and adding pressure on Macron.
France 24 says demonstrations over the cost of living are planned for Saturday.
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- Al JazeeraPhotos: French protests over school conditions swellTue, Oct 13, 1:58 PM EDT
- France 24Tens of thousands rally across France as high school protests gather strengthTue, Oct 13, 2:21 PM EDT
- France 24France's youth undergoing 'a crisis of hope'Tue, Oct 13, 3:33 PM EDT
- France 24French protests enter 4th week: Demonstrations backing students gather strengthWed, Oct 14, 5:40 AM EDT
- France 24School closures persist in France as protests gain momentumWed, Oct 14, 9:53 AM EDT
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