Live: France suspends stun grenade use in school protests after 15-year-old loses hand
Summary
France has stopped police from using stun grenades in protests led by high school students after a 15-year-old lost his hand from one. This decision follows many complaints about police violence during protests against poor school conditions.Key Facts
- A 15-year-old student lost his hand due to a stun grenade fired by police during a protest.
- The French government suspended the use of stun grenades in high school protests.
- Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced the suspension and called for more investigation.
- One police officer has been charged related to the injury of the youth.
- Eighteen internal investigations into police brutality have been opened since the protests began.
- Hundreds of thousands of students, teachers, union members, and parents protested across France.
- The government reported 250,000 protesters, while organizers estimated about 450,000 participants.
- Police arrested 488 people and 43 police officers were injured during the demonstrations.
- Nearly a quarter of French high schools paused lessons because of the protests.
- The Prime Minister will speak publicly about the protests and France’s financial situation.
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