Iran condemns French police violence against protesting students
Iran has condemned the brutal clampdown by French security forces against students who are protesting over school conditions and under-investment in education.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei made the remarks on Friday as the protests that began at high-schools in the Paris region last week have spread across France and grown increasingly violent.
Baghaei called for respect for students’ fundamental rights and freedom, saying such behavior is especially important for the countries that have been so vocal about their alleged commitment to human rights.
“The French officials, who describe as human rights violations the actions of Iranian forces against armed terrorists trained by the Israeli regime, themselves show no tolerance for even the slightest act of violence against police during peaceful demonstrations and suppress protesters with the harshest measures,” he added.
The spokesman also stressed the need for protesters to refrain from violent behavior, damaging public or private property, and attacking law enforcement officers and those responsible for maintaining public order.
High-school students in France have been protesting over long hours, overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and decaying facilities.
University students have also joined the demonstrations, which have seen violent clashes, as well as arson on or near school property.
Nearly 3,000 students – aged between 15 and 18 – have been arrested since the start of the protests, including 1,949 on Thursday alone, according the French Interior Ministry. Over 300 policemen and dozens of firefighters, teachers and pupils have also been wounded.
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