Nearly 8 thousand people were detained in high school protests that have been going on for about a month in France.

High school protests in France, where police violence has sparked controversy, have been continuing since September 17.

According to French government data, 7,950 people, 85 percent of whom were under the age of 18, were detained during the protests and 26 people were arrested.

In addition, more than 1,300 people, including 937 law enforcement officers, 149 education staff and 248 students, were injured in the actions.

Education was suspended in some schools due to the protests that started in the capital Paris and spread to many cities of the country with the support of different groups.

The Rhone Governorate banned a student protest planned to be held this morning in Lyon on the grounds that it would pose a risk to public order.

The Governorship announced that education was disrupted due to the protests in 13 high schools and 3 universities in the city.