Belgium Sees Over 100 Student Arrests at Protests

In Belgium, more than a hundred students are arrested during protests against rising education costs.

By Samuel Ngoma — Ground Report · October 7, 2026 at 5:28 p.m.

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In Belgium, the police have detained over a hundred students during protests demanding reforms in educational costs. The demonstrations occur in the French-speaking regions of the country as students voice their dissatisfaction with the rising expenses in higher education.

Participants in the protest emphasize the financial strain that current education policies impose on them and demand significant changes. According to protesters, the cost of education in these areas has become unsustainable for many families, prompting the need for reform.

Local authorities respond to the protests by making numerous arrests, which student groups say highlights the growing tension between young citizens and officials over educational policies. This development signifies a critical juncture in the conversation about education reforms in Belgium.

Original source : Al Jazeera

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