Saint-Denis mayor leads protest for detained students, striking school staff

A Paris suburb’s mayor leads rally backing detained students and striking school staff while denouncing government policies.

Nov 9, 2026 · 02:40 GMT 1 min read

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Said al-Azhar
Press TV, Paris

A rally led by Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko has taken place in a northern suburb of the French capital. Protesters gathered in support of detained students and striking school staff at Paul Éluard High School, while voicing broader opposition to government policies.