France suspends use of stun grenades to police student protests
The French government has suspended the use of stun grenades by police during student protests following a serious injury to a 15-year-old. President Macron and his ministers are seeking to address student grievances amid rising tensions.
Why it matters
The decision marks a significant policy shift in response to allegations of police brutality and widespread civil unrest in France.
Protesters in France have made allegations of police brutality. ( AP: Teresa Suarez )
The French government is pausing the use of stun grenades in its policing of student protests.
A 15-year-old boy's hand was blown off during a clash with riot police earlier this week.
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is due to make an evening address, Wednesday local time, following a nationwide day of school protests.
Link copied Share Share article France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, as allegations of police brutality mount after days of sometimes violent demonstrations across the country.
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across France on Tuesday, local time, demanding better conditions in high schools.
That same evening, President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency meeting with Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu and other key ministers to find a way out of the crisis.
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