Bally Bagayoko has become a hero for protesters and a lightning rod for critics who say he is sowing unrest at French schools.
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High school student protests continue in France
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08.10.2026
France’s student protests expose an uncomfortable question for Amnesty and RSF
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07.10.2026
France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests
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07.10.2026
France halts police use of stun grenades at student protests
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07.10.2026
American teacher based in France discusses the student-led protests
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07.10.2026
Student protests in France turn violent, leading to thousands of arrests, mostly of teens
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07.10.2026
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