France Braces for Widespread Protests as Students Clash with Police in Paris

French students clashed with riot police this morning in Paris after blocking a street, signaling the imminent outbreak of widespread protests across approximately 260 cities and regions. The internal unrest has already begun to disrupt academic institutions nationwide.
According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, French students engaged in clashes with anti-riot forces this morning in Paris after blocking a street. Public protests have also commenced in Marseille, Lyon, and Nantes.
Widespread demonstrations and rallies are anticipated across approximately 260 cities and regions.
The French Ministry of Interior has announced the deployment of around 70,000 police officers and gendarmes throughout the country.
In a related development, the French Ministry of Higher Education confirmed that 33 percent of higher education institutions, equivalent to 60 out of 184 establishments, are experiencing disruptions to their operations due to internal protests.
© Webangah News, Mehr News Agency
