French riot police fire tear gas as thousands rally over school funding

CNA2 hours ago0:42

French riot police fired tear gas at protesters in Paris on Tuesday (Oct 6) as more than 250,000 people rallied nationwide over school funding. More than two weeks of class boycotts and school blockades has led to more than 6,100 arrests, most of them minors. The widespread use of arrests, tear gas and riot-control weapons against teenagers is fueling defiance and angering some parents and teachers. #francenews #franceprotests Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

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