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Recent incidents of violence in French schools have reignited concerns, particularly following the tragic death of a 15-year-old boy named Shamseddin in Viry-Chatillon, a suburb in southern Paris. Mayor Jean-Marie Vilain expressed distress over the normalization of such extreme violence, recounting how Shamseddin was assaulted by a group of youths while walking home from a music class. Despite efforts by medical staff at Necker hospital, Shamseddin succumbed to his injuries.

Authorities have made one arrest in connection with Shamseddin’s murder, but are still seeking other assailants. Another incident in Montpellier involved the beating of a 14-year-old girl named Samara, who was hospitalized but has since regained consciousness. Initial reports indicated the attack stemmed from a dispute over Snapchat photos, though Samara’s mother mentioned her daughter faced bullying due to her refusal to conform to Islamic dress codes.

However, Samara’s mother also cautioned against politicizing the incident, rebuffing claims that it was religiously motivated and accusing far-right factions of exploiting the situation. These events have intensified concerns about violence in schools, with issues ranging from gang activity to cyberbullying and cultural pressures.

President Emmanuel Macron stressed the need to protect schools from escalating violence among teenagers. Opposition figures, including Marine Le Pen, have criticized the government’s response to such incidents. Mayor Vilain, visibly emotional, emphasized the need for moral education and consequences for wrongdoing in light of Shamseddin’s tragic death.

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Students have gathered in large numbers in several public venues, especially outside educational institutions and government buildings, across France, to express their solidarity with a student, who tried to end his life by torching himself due to his financial difficult.

The protesting students say that the self-immolated student is the representative of the French student community. They add that what he tried to tell to the French society, especially its political elites, is the difficulty the student community faces.

The student protest has disrupted the functioning of several institutions, especially several educational institutions.

The self-immolated student has suffered serious burn injuries (almost 90 per cent). His condition still remains critical.

The incident happened in a university restaurant. Hours before the incident, through his social media platform, he had declared his financial difficulties and expressed his anger towards the political system and leaders, who, he thinks, is responsible for his difficulties – France President Emanuel Macron, at least two of his predecessors, far-rightist leader Le Pen, his country’s government and the European Union had found mention in his statement.

What the student protest shows is that the French youth is frustrated and is very angry. It is needless to say that the things become complicated if the issue is not addressed promptly.


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