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France suspends stun grenade use at student protests ahead of PM speech

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France suspended police use of stun grenades during student protests following allegations of brutality, prompting an emergency meeting between President Macron and Prime Minister Lecornu to resolve the crisis. The suspension occurred after demonstrations across the country demanded better conditions in high schools, with reports from Aubervilliers highlighting the tension. This action was taken on Wednesday following Tuesday's events, marking a shift in police tactics amid rising unrest.

Key points

• France suspended the use of stun grenades by police during student-led demonstrations following allegations of police brutality.
• President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency meeting with Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to find a way out of the crisis.

Context and limitations

Evidence covers only Wednesday's suspension decision and Tuesday's demonstrations; specific casualty numbers, protest locations beyond Aubervilliers, and long-term policy impacts remain unreported.

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