Twelve public high schools in the French department of Finistère have been temporarily closed following student protests. The prefecture, or regional administrative authority, announced the closures on Monday, October 5, in response to blockades and violent clashes between students and law enforcement. These closures aim to ensure the safety of students and staff. Remote learning is being used on a case-by-case basis, determined by school principals and the Academic Department of National Education Services (Dasen), in coordination with the prefecture, depending on local conditions and public order concerns.
The affected schools are located in the cities of Brest and Quimper, as well as in the town of Concarneau. In Brest, the schools involved include La Pérouse-Kérichen, Amiral Ronarc'h, de l'Iroise, de l'Harteloire, Vauban, Jules Lesven, and Dupuy-de-Lôme. In Quimper, the impacted schools are Auguste Brizeux, Chaptal, Yves Thépot, and de Cornouaille. Additionally, the Pierre-Guéguin high school in Concarneau has also been affected by the closures.
The protests have led to injuries among students, with ninety students reported injured since the movement began. In Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône, in the Val-d'Oise department, a 14-year-old student was seriously injured when a tear gas grenade was fired in his face, resulting in a sealed jaw and requiring him to consume food only in liquid form. His mother spoke about his condition during a press conference on Monday. In Lens, in the Pas-de-Calais department, a 15-year-old student suffered a severe injury when his hand was torn off during a demonstration in front of a high school.
The National Police Inspection General (IGPN) has opened an investigation into the incident in Lens. Overall, the IGPN has launched ten investigations into incidents that have occurred since the start of the student mobilization. These cases highlight the serious nature of the protests and the potential risks faced by students involved.
Student Protests Lead to School Closures and Remote Learning in Finistère
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