French policing under scrutiny as pupil protest injuries mount
French police are facing mounting scrutiny over their handling of nationwide student protests after several teenagers suffered serious injuries during clashes, prompting investigations into alleged excessive force and renewed calls to restrict the use of rubber bullets and stun grenades.
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