France Suspends Stun Grenade Use Amid Student Protests Ahead of PM Speech

France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, Interior Minister announced Wednesday, following mounting allegations of police brutality during days of sometimes violent protests across the country. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets on Tuesday demanding better conditions in high schools, leading to hundreds of arrests. The decision to suspend stun grenades comes after President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency meeting with Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu and other key ministers to address the escalating situation. The move is seen as an attempt to de-escalate tensions and respond to criticism over heavy-handed police tactics. The protests reflect broader discontent among students and youth over education policies and living conditions. As the government seeks to find a way forward, the suspension of stun grenades may signal a shift in approach, though it remains to be seen whether it will quell the unrest.