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High School Blockades: Clashes Between Students and Police in Aubervilliers

For several days, high school students in Aubervilliers have protested for better study conditions, resulting in confrontations with police. They demand more resources, smaller classes, and highlight inequalities between working-class neighborhoods and privileged schools.


Clara Fontaine
Clara Fontaine
October 3, 2026  ·  1 min read
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In Aubervilliers, the mobilization of high school students has continued for several days, marked by clashes with law enforcement. According to France 24, mortar fire and tear gas were used during these skirmishes.

The students, often supported by their teachers, are demanding more resources, smaller class sizes, and better-maintained facilities. In working-class neighborhoods, they denounce inequalities compared to more privileged high schools and express a feeling that their study conditions jeopardize their future.

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