France School Protests Draw Over 250,000 as Police Use Tear Gas and Water Cannons
More than 250,000 people rallied across France in support of students seeking more education funding, with thousands of arrests reported.
The Chestnut Post Staff ·
Police in France used tear gas and water cannons as protests supporting school students spread across the country.
Government figures put nationwide turnout at more than 250,000 people. Demonstrators backed students calling for increased education funding.
Thousands of arrests were reported during the protests, according to NPR.
Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR
