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France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests

The French government has suspended the use of stun grenades in response to student protests, following a 15-year-old boy losing his hand while handling one. The move aims to reduce police force against teenagers. Over 6,500 people, mostly minors, have been arrested since protests began. Student walkouts tap into public discontent with education policies.

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  • ✓ France has suspended the use of stun grenades in student protests.
  • ✓ A 15-year-old boy lost his hand while handling a police stun grenade.
  • ✓ Over 6,500 people, mostly minors, have been arrested since protests began.
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France has suspended the use of stun grenades in managing student protests.

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  1. France suspends use of stun grenades amid student protests

    The French government has suspended the use of stun grenades in response to student protests, following a 15-year-old boy losing his hand while handling one. The move aims to reduce police force against teenagers. Over 6,500 people, mostly minors, have been arrested since protests began. Student walkouts tap into public discontent with education policies.

    Why it matters

    Student protests in France have escalated over school conditions and education policies. The protests have garnered significant attention, with church leaders calling for dialogue and French leaders saying they're listening to students. The situation remains turbulent.

    What is confirmed

    • France has suspended the use of stun grenades in student protests.
    • A 15-year-old boy lost his hand while handling a police stun grenade.
    • Over 6,500 people, mostly minors, have been arrested since protests began.

    What to watch next

    • Further developments in student protests and government response
    • Impact of suspended stun grenade use on protest dynamics
    • French prime minister's address to the nation
    Sources used for this update (15)
    1. BBC — France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests
    2. The New York Times — The School Near Paris That Shows Why French Students Are Protesting
    3. The Washington Post — Protests sweep France, as student walkouts tap into public discontent
    4. PBS — French students lead massive protests against education policies
    5. National Catholic Reporter — Church leaders call for dialogue over confrontation amid turbulent protests in France
    6. CNN — French leaders say they’re listening to students. Will it be enough?
    7. The Atlantic — Photos: The Student Protests in France
    8. Reuters — France suspends use of stun grenades to police student protests
    9. KATU — Massive protests sweep France over school conditions as Trump blames immigration
    10. Yahoo — French mayor caught in viral video clash says student protesters 'could be my children'
    11. NPR — American teacher based in France discusses the student-led protests
    12. www.bbc.com — France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off ...
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