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S'porean man, 64, gets tear-gassed while holidaying in France during student protests
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· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the encounter are available from Shin Min Daily News. A 64-year-old man's holiday took an unexpected turn when he encountered a large protest.
A 64-year-old man's holiday took an unexpected turn when he encountered a large protest. His family had been exploring a market and having lunch when they heard a commotion. The man walked over to investigate and found a student protest march.
The incident occurred while the man was on holiday with his wife and sister-in-law. Further details about the encounter are available from Shin Min Daily News.
The man reportedly got tear-gassed during the protest, which was part of a series of demonstrations that had spread across the country.
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Category: schools Published: October 8, 2026 Source: Mothership Reading time: 1 min
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