French police suspend use of stun grenades after high-school protester loses hand
French authorities have temporarily suspended the use of stun grenades by police during high-school protests following a severe injury to a 15-year-old student. The move comes amid ongoing demonstrations regarding school conditions and teacher shortages.
Why it matters
The incident highlights rising tensions between student protesters and law enforcement, raising questions about police tactics and civil rights.
French riot police face off against students outside Sciences Po university in Paris. French riot police face off against students outside Sciences Po university in Paris. France French police suspend use of stun grenades after high-school protester loses hand Minister says use of grenades has been stopped ‘until we know what happened’ as protests across France continue
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Prefer the Guardian on Google France is suspending the use of stun grenades by police at high-school demonstrations, the interior minister has said, amid mounting accusations of police brutality during a fortnight of protests marred by often violent clashes that have injured hundreds.
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