French police injure schoolchildren with teargas grenades during education protest
French police have faced international scrutiny after using force against schoolchildren protesting education conditions, injuring several young demonstrators. A 14-year-old suffered a fractured jaw from a teargas grenade, while a 15-year-old lost a hand in a stun grenade explosion. The UN and Amnesty International have condemned the response, citing disproportionate force against children exercising freedom of expression.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 04:00 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 04:21 UTC
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