French school riots deepen as experts point to far-left alliance fueling ‘broader confrontation’
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

France faces escalating nationwide school riots as experts link violent anti-government protests to a dangerous far-left and radical Islamist alliance.

Violent student protests erupt across France as left-wing groups seize on chaos

An unholy alliance is being blamed for instigating the violence seen across France as experts point to a bond between extreme left and radical Islamic groups.

What began as protests over school conditions and funding is entering its third week, and the factors behind the widespread, more violent protests are being debated.