France gripped by violent student riots attributed to far-left instigation

Mayhem has broken out across France, as a student-led protest has escalated into acts of arson and battery of police, leading the prime minister to call an emergency meeting with officials.

France gripped by violent student riots attributed to far-left instigation

TL;DR

  • Student protests in France have escalated into acts of arson and battery of police.
  • The protests, demanding more teachers and better school maintenance, have been ongoing for over a week.
  • Public transportation has been compromised, and widespread assaults are being reported.
  • Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu called an emergency meeting with officials to address the situation.