Violent riots spread across France as students' protests turn into looting
Despite a ban, new demonstrations are scheduled for Saturday in multiple French cities, with shop owners erecting barricades as unrest escalates.
In Lyon and other locations, authorities have warned of fresh protests on Saturday even though a ban is in place. Shop owners are reacting by fortifying their premises, while curfews have been imposed in several cities. What began as a student uprising over teacher shortages and admission policies has devolved into widespread looting and violent clashes, with masked men captured on video rampaging through streets.
Why it matters
The unrest signals a deepening crisis in France's education system and public order, affecting safety and commerce nationwide.
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