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‘This is state violence’: Paris students rage at politicians and heavy-handed policing

Summary by The Paris Editorial Desk · As published by The Guardian · October 6, 2026 · 1 min read

Students are expressing outrage over the actions of politicians and the police. The students' anger is directed at what they describe as heavy-handed policing.

Further details about the situation are available from The Guardian. The students' protests are a response to the perceived violence perpetrated by the state.

The source publication provides more information about the students' grievances and the events that have unfolded.

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Category: schools · Published: October 6, 2026 · Source: The Guardian · Reading time: 1 min

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‘This is state violence’: Paris students rage at politicians and heavy-handed policing

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