French opposition demands interior minister resign over police response to student protests
A French lawmaker has called for the interior minister's resignation following police actions during student protests, in which a 15-year-old lost a hand. The incident has intensified political pressure on the government's policing strategy, though the minister's fate remains uncertain. This development could fuel broader domestic unrest and political instability.
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France: Student Protests Escalate to Riots, Police Violence Allegations
Student-led protests in France have escalated into widespread riots, resulting in hundreds of school closures and thousands of arrests. Allegations of severe police violence, including a student losing a hand to a police grenade, have intensified the unrest and drawn international scrutiny. The government is pursuing a dual strategy of concession and deterrence amidst a deepening domestic political crisis.