French police have suspended the use of stun grenades during student protests after a 15-year-old lost his hand in an incident involving a stun grenade, as the government faces pressure to address public concerns over education conditions.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced the suspension of stun grenades for high school protests following an incident in Lens where a teenager was injured, with 18 investigations launched into police conduct. The government also faces scrutiny over the impact of protests on education and public services.
The suspension comes as protests continue, with over 500 schools closed and calls for better educational conditions, highlighting tensions between public demand and fiscal constraints. The government promises to address issues but faces challenges in funding repairs and improving school infrastructure.
Differences remain over police use of force and the extent of injuries, with accusations of brutality and a government stance that force is proportionate to the situation.