France suspends the use of stun grenades after student protester loses hand
Summary
The French government has stopped using stun grenades during student protests after a 15-year-old boy lost his hand during a clash with riot police in Lens. The protest movement involves widespread school closures and focuses on poor education conditions like broken infrastructure and teacher shortages.Key Facts
- A 15-year-old student lost his hand, possibly due to a police stun grenade.
- French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez suspended stun grenade use until investigations clarify the event.
- There are 18 police investigations linked to the protests and police actions.
- Over 500 schools were closed as protests continue across France.
- Students are protesting against poor school facilities, teacher shortages, and heavy workloads.
- France’s 15-year-olds have shown a sharp drop in reading and math test scores over the past decade.
- Unions, including the CGT, support the student protests and call for more demonstrations.
- Similar student protests and teacher strikes are happening in Belgium and Portugal.
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