Live: Tens of thousands expected at Paris protests as unions join students
Up to 40,000 people are expected to march in Paris on Tuesday as French trade unions join high school students protesting school conditions.
France 24 reports: Up to 40,000 people are expected to march in Paris on Tuesday as French trade unions join high school students protesting school conditions.
The demonstrations have been marked by clashes with police, arrests, and injuries, including a 15-year-old student whose hand was blown off after he picked up a police grenade. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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