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

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France has suspended the use of stun grenades in student protests after a 15-year-old boy lost his hand in a police attack. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced the suspension, citing the need for clarification of the circumstances. Rights groups criticized the use of force, while police unions argued for alternative non-lethal methods.

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  • France halts use of stun grenades in student protests.: France halts use of stun grenades in student protests.
  • year-old boy lost his hand in a police attack.: year-old boy lost his hand in a police attack.

Why has France suspended the use of stun grenades on protesters?

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France has suspended the use of stun grenades for policing student protests after a 15-year-old boy's hand was blown off earlier this week in Lens.

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said he had requested the pause until the facts of the incident had been "clarified".

Rights groups have complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers who have been protesting against old buildings, a lack of teachers and overcrowded classrooms all week.

Police unions have said they need non-lethal options such as stun grenades to protect officers in these increasingly violent situations.

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Original source: www.bbc.co.uk

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