Violence escalates as 71 police officers and gendarmes are injured in a single day during the student movement.
Injuries reported on Tuesday
For the single day of Tuesday, 71 police officers and gendarmes were injured, two were operated on later that evening, and a dozen were transported to the hospital.Prime Minister releases statistics
The Prime Minister provided the figures on Wednesday, October 14: since the beginning of the student movement, 937 police officers or gendarmes, 248 students, and 149 educational staff members have been victims of violence.Student movement context
The student movement began as a series of protests against proposed changes to higher education policies, which sparked nationwide demonstrations and clashes between students and authorities.Ongoing impact of protests
The protests have continued for several weeks, with demonstrations taking place across major cities and drawing significant public attention, leading to calls for dialogue and reform from various political figures.