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France braces for national school protests after boy loses hand

Original: France braces for national day of school protests as boy loses hand Thousands expected to join marches of support on Tue

France is preparing for a national day of school protests on Tuesday after a boy lost his hand, with thousands expected to join marches of support across the country. Concerns are growing over the police response to the incident, and students, parents and supporters are expected to turn out in large numbers for demonstrations held in schools and streets nationwide.

Why now: Public anger over the incident and the police response has mobilised a coordinated national protest movement.

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• France braces for national day of school protests as boy loses hand Thousands expected to join marches of support on Tuesday across the country as concerns grow over police response https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/oct… · top_news

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