Watch: France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests
Summary
France has stopped using stun grenades during student protests after a 15-year-old boy lost his hand in an explosion. The Interior Minister paused their use while the incident is being investigated.Key Facts
- A 15-year-old boy lost his hand due to a stun grenade explosion during protests in Lens, France.
- The French government suspended the use of stun grenades immediately after the incident.
- Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez requested the pause until the investigation clarifies what happened.
- Students have been protesting for better school conditions, such as fixing old buildings, hiring more teachers, and reducing crowded classrooms.
- Rights groups have criticized police for using too much force against teenage protesters.
- Police unions say stun grenades are needed as non-lethal tools to protect officers in violent protests.
- The protests have been ongoing for several days and have involved clashes and tear gas.
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