More than 400 detained as France student protests escalate
Students have been protesting conditions and resources in high schools since last week.
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"The right to demonstrate is a fundamental freedom that cannot serve as an excuse for such actions."
— Édouard Geffray , Politician
"The French government of repression and police of using excessive force."
— Ryad Rani , Activist
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French Education Minister who defended the right to protest while condemning violence.
Laurent Nuñez is the French Interior Minister.
President of Union Syndicale Lycéenne, representing students in France.
Sébastien Lecornu is the Prime Minister of France.
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Students have been protesting conditions and resources in high schools since last week.
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