Presidential hopeful Melenchon joins France school protest march
Left-wing presidential hopeful Jean-Luc Melenchon has given his support to school protests in France.
Al Jazeera English reports: Left-wing presidential hopeful Jean-Luc Melenchon has given his support to school protests in France.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Jean-Luc Melenchon and Melenchon.
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