More than 400 people, mainly minors, were arrested on Tuesday, the country's interior minister says.[1]
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Nationwide Marches and Mass Detentions
During a wave of student protests that spanned cities from Paris to Marseille, police roped off a line of demonstrators and made over 400 arrests—most of those taken into custody were minors. The crackdown followed a day of school and university shutdowns as students turned streets into protest arenas.[1]
Extents of the Protests: Fires, Blockades, and Ruckus
Reports from the day highlighted that students set fires and blocked key roadways in an effort to disrupt normal traffic and draw attention to their demands. The unrest unfolded in a series of fast‑moving actions, with student banners flapping in the wind alongside makeshift barricades erected in major avenues.[1]
Interior Minister’s Statement and Government Response
The interior minister confirmed the scale of the arrests yesterday, stressing that the police were enforcing law and order while respecting the right to peaceful protest. The statement added that detentions would be reviewed and that the government would seek dialogue with student representatives.[1]
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