France suspends the use of stun grenades in student protests
The measure was taken after a teenager lost a hand due to the explosion of one of the devices
TL;DR
- France suspended the use of stun grenades by police during student protests.
- The suspension was prompted by an incident where a 15-year-old student lost a hand after picking up a stun grenade.
- Another student in Paris lost several teeth due to the explosion of a tear gas bomb at close range.
- Over 6,500 people, mostly minors, have been detained during these student mobilizations.
- Hundreds of students, police officers, and education professionals have been injured.
- The protests are demanding better conditions in high schools, including more teachers, manageable workloads, and improved facilities.
- The French Interior Minister announced the suspension applies only to high school student protests and is temporary.
- Internal investigations have been launched into allegations of misconduct by police.
- Several education unions have called for strikes and further demonstrations.