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
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. Find us on Check our website
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