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France: The government has suspended the use of stun grenades in school protests.

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Briefings

France's interior minister announced the suspension of police use of stun grenades at high school demonstrations following two weeks of violent clashes that left hundreds injured. This decision was made amid growing allegations of police brutality, marking a significant shift in the handling of recent unrest. The suspension represents a direct response to the high casualty count and the need to de-escalate tensions in schools.

Key points

• The interior minister announced the suspension of stun grenade use at high school demonstrations following two weeks of violent clashes.
• Hundreds of students and staff were injured during the protests, prompting the government to intervene with this specific measure.

Context and limitations

The announcement covers only high school demonstrations; the full scope of the protests and the total number of injuries across all locations remain unknown.

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