More than 400 people, mostly teenagers, have been detained in France as students blockade high schools in nationwide protests.
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The demonstrations are driven by concerns over overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and long school days. Hundreds of schools have been affected, with students, school staff and police officers injured.
Some protests have involved fires and damage. The government has condemned the violence, while student groups have criticised the police response.
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