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Oct 15, 2026

French police accused of war-like injuries to teenagers in school protests

French lawyers and rights groups report that several teenagers have suffered severe injuries from police weapons during ongoing school protests, with an unprecedented number of children detained. The protests, now in their fourth week, have sparked national uproar over policing tactics as France approaches its 2027 presidential election.

Oct 15, 2026·6 sources
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  • ▪A 14-year-old student named Eden suffered facial fractures and broken teeth after being shot at close range by a police grenade launcher in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumône.
  • ▪National Rally leader Marine Le Pen expressed full support for police forces during the October 2026 demonstrations while placing blame for protest violence on the student demonstrators.
  • ▪French President Emmanuel Macron stated that high school students possess legitimate concerns but argued their protest movement is being exploited by political opposition forces to cause urban violence.

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