Student Protests Close Nearly 400 High Schools Across France

Nearly 400 high schools across France were closed on Friday amid student protests that have continued for a week, according to officials.

Dozens of staff members were injured during the unrest. Officials did not provide further details about their injuries.

Police detained around 2,000 people over the course of the protests. No breakdown of those detained was given.

The closures affected schools across the country as the demonstrations continued. The information provided did not specify the students’ demands or when the affected schools would reopen.