Student Protests Sweep France Amid Claims of Excessive Police Force

Thousands of students, teachers and trade unionists have demonstrated in Paris and several other French cities, demanding better conditions in education.

The protests have drawn participants from across the education sector and organised labour, bringing their demands onto the streets in the capital and beyond.

The demonstrations have also been accompanied by accusations that police used excessive force. The available summary did not detail the incidents behind those allegations.

The government said 215 students and 715 police personnel had been injured since the protests began. It also reported that more than 5,000 people had been detained.

The figures reflect the cumulative toll reported by authorities, rather than the outcome of a single demonstration. The government’s account did not specify the circumstances of the injuries or detentions.