Almost 400 schools were shut on Friday with education disrupted at least 564 high schools out of the 3,700 in the country, according to the education ministry.

Almost 400 schools were shut on Friday with education disrupted at least 564 high schools out of the 3,700 in the country, according to the education ministry.

Police said 1,949 people were arrested and 305 officers injured as protests spread to more than 1,000 high schools across France.

Police said 1,949 people were arrested and 305 officers injured as protests spread to more than 1,000 high schools across France.

French student protests spread nationwide with blockades and fires, hundreds detained, dozens injured, amid overcrowding, shortages, and political tensions ahead of elections.

French student protests spread nationwide with blockades and fires, hundreds detained, dozens injured, amid overcrowding, shortages, and political tensions ahead of elections.

Student protests over crumbling schools and teacher shortages have spread across France and turned increasingly violent, prompting a crisis meeting Thursday called by PM Sebastien Lecornu.

About 400 schools in France remain closed as student protests over education issues turn violent, causing clashes and property damage nationwide. Read more at straitstimes.com.