France Suspends Stun Grenades After Student Loses Hand
💡 Why it matters
This could set a precedent for restricting less-lethal weapons during protests, potentially affecting police protocols across France.
France's interior minister ordered a temporary halt to police use of stun grenades at high-school demonstrations after a 15-year-old protester lost a hand in Lens. The decision follows two weeks of protests and accusations of police brutality against teenagers.
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The Guardian
French police suspend use of stun grenades after high-school protester loses hand
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BBC News
France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests
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