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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France promises 3,000 extra teachers in first step to calm student protests
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09.10.2026
As protests continue, half of France reportedly backs high school student movement
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09.10.2026
France’s student protests expose an uncomfortable question for Amnesty and RSF
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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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