France protests: Deputy mayor tear-gassed as students demand better funding

Protests in France have highlighted growing anger over police tactics and deteriorating university conditions. Landry Ngang, deputy mayor of Saint-Denis, near Paris, says he was tear-gassed by police while attempting to de-escalate a street situation. He accuses the French government of relying on police force instead of political solutions. Meanwhile, students at Paris 8 University are protesting over deteriorating campus facilities, a lack of teachers and inadequate public funding. Many say the situation has left them disillusioned about their future prospects in France. Al Jazeera's Natasha Butler reports. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
Follow us on X : twitter.com
Find us on Facebook: facebook.com
Check our website: aljazeera.com
Check out our Instagram page: instagram.com
Download AJE Mobile App: aje.news
#France #Paris #Protests #StudentProtests #AlJazeera