24 French schools burned or destroyed in protests

More than 20 educational institutions were destroyed in France during protests.

Consensus

24 schools in France were set on fire or destroyed during protests.
Protests led to the suspension of classes in 400 to 500 schools.
78 education staff members were injured during the protests.
The protests began in the Île-de-France region.
The protests have spread across France.
Students are protesting against overloaded schedules and teacher shortages.

Points of divergence

Minister Édouard Jefferre stated that the protest movement was 'taken over by aggressively minded people' and criticized deputies from the 'La France Insoumise' party for attending schools and inciting students to block school operations. — riamo
A plan was launched to improve teacher replacement systems and a specific plan was initiated for the Saint-Exupéry high school in Créteil, the origin of the protest movement. — riamo
Minister of the Interior instructed law enforcement to act with strict proportionality. — riamo
Over 5,000 people were arrested during the protests. — riamo

Coverage (9 sources)

In France, 24 cases of arson or destruction of educational institutions were recorded during large-scale protests by teenagers. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
In France, 24 schools were set on fire or looted due to large-scale student protests. — ТАСС (Telegram)
In France, 400 to 500 schools stopped work due to riots — ASTRA
From 400 to 500 schools are not working in France fully or partially due to ongoing protests. 24 schools were set on fire or... — DW Главное
Schoolchildren took to the streets, 24 institutions destroyed: what is happening in France — Фонтанка
More than 20 educational institutions were destroyed in France during protests — Ведомости
Protesters in France smashed and set fire to 24 schools — Вечерняя Москва
24 schools were destroyed or set on fire in France during timely protests — РИАМО
In France, 24 schools set on fire and destroyed — Вести

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