More than 100 students were arrested during a series of protests over education costs in the French‑speaking regions of Belgium.
The demonstrations, which took place across Wallonia and Brussels, were part of a broader call by students for reforms to the country’s education system. Protesters have demanded changes that would address the high cost of university tuition and other related expenses.
Belgium is a multilingual country, with Dutch‑speaking Flanders in the north, French‑speaking Wallonia in the south and the bilingual capital of Brussels. The student movement has focused its demands on the French‑speaking areas, where the protests have been most intense.
Police intervened to disperse the crowds, leading to the arrests of more than 100 participants. The authorities said the actions were taken to maintain public order during the demonstrations.
These events highlight growing student frustration over the affordability of higher education in Belgium, a concern that has prompted calls for significant policy changes from the student community.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>