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France pauses stun grenade use amid student protest outcry

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France has temporarily suspended the use of stun grenades by police forces amidst ongoing student protests. This decision follows an incident where a 15-year-old sustained a severe hand injury, intensifying accusations of police brutality. The protests, which have been ongoing for over two weeks, have led to the closure of numerous schools and planned further demonstrations. AI

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France pauses stun grenade use amid student protest outcry

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    France halts use of stun grenades in policing of student protests

    The French government said on Wednesday it was pausing the use of stun grenades in its policing of student protests, after a 15-year-old boy’s hand was blown off during a clash with riot police, fuelling protesters’ accusations of police brutality. Protests showed no sign of easi…

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