Nearly 400 French high schools closed amid pupil protests, France 24 reports

France 24 reported that nearly 400 high schools across France were closed Friday as a pupil protest movement continued after a week of demonstrations.

The broadcaster said pupils were protesting conditions at schools, including excessive classroom heat and teacher shortages. Students also blocked entrances to schools.

According to France 24, protesters clashed with police and around 2,000 people were arrested during the unrest.

Reporting from outside a high school near Paris, France 24 correspondent Olivia Bizot said many demonstrators were also protesting what they described as police violence. The provided report does not independently establish those allegations.