### [2026-10-17](/feed/2026/10/17/index.md)

##### 2026 French lycée protests
# Protesters force their way into Marseille's town hall and vandalize the interior before being dispersed. 




### Sources:

1. [CNews](https://www.cnews.fr/faits-divers/2026-10-17/marianne-au-sol-tags-carreaux-casses-plusieurs-dizaines-dindividus-ont)

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