France suspends use of stun grenades against protesters
France is suspending the use of stun grenades against protesters as allegations of student brutality draw more anger. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is also set to address the nation later this evening.
France has decided to suspend the use of stun grenades during student-led protests, following reports of police brutality. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez made the announcement on Wednesday, stating that the suspension is only for high school student protests and is temporary until the facts surrounding the incidents have been clarified.
The measure aims to address growing anger after allegations surfaced that teenagers have lost limbs or teeth during protests. One incident involved a 15-year-old who reportedly lost part of his hand and arm after a stun grenade detonated while he was in possession of it. Additionally, a 14-year-old student in northwest Paris was injured in the jaw when a tear gas canister was fired during a protest, with the officer involved having been charged.
The suspension comes in the lead-up to a speech by Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who is scheduled to address protesters later that evening.
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