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Soulja Boy and Wembanyama Back French Protests
Soulja Boy and Victor Wembanyama call French protests a global wake-up call.
In brief
Soulja Boy and Victor Wembanyama call French protests a global wake-up call. Soulja Boy and Victor Wembanyama support French student protests against education costs and living expenses. Originally reported by Complex.
Soulja Boy's Wake-Up Call
Soulja Boy called the protests a wake-up call to the entire world.
“a wake-up call to the entire world”
Protest Causes in France
Students protest education conditions and rising living costs in France.
Protest Locations
Protests started in Créteil, Paris suburb, then spread to Lyon, Marseille, and Limoges.
Macron's Response
President Macron said no room for violence and will prosecute protesters.
“no room for violence in our republic”
Human Rights Concerns
Amnesty International criticized police for disproportionate use of force.
“footage and testimonies widely reported over the last week raise alarming concerns about the dangerous use of tear gas”
Soulja Boy's Message
Soulja Boy said living costs rise while people struggle to survive.
“the cost of living keeps rising while everyday people struggle to survive”
The essence
Soulja Boy and Victor Wembanyama support French student protests against education costs and living expenses.