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France bans stun grenades after student protest injury
The French government is stopping police from using stun grenades during student protests after a student lost their hand in a recent clash.
French students protesting in the streets with police nearby.
By John Doe
Reporting from France 
Oct. 7, 2026, 8:23 p.m. - 2 hours ago
The French government has made a big change to how police handle protests. They are now banning the use of stun grenades during student demonstrations.
Stun grenades are tools meant to disorient people with a loud bang and a bright flash. However, they can be very dangerous. The decision to stop using them came after a student was seriously hurt during a protest, where their hand was blown off.
Students across France have been taking to the streets to protest against new education policies. They feel their voices are not being heard by those in charge. The protests have grown quite large, and tensions between the students and the police have been high.
While the government says they are listening to the students' concerns, many people are wondering if this change to police equipment will be enough to calm things down. The move to ban these grenades is a direct response to the violence seen at recent events.
Officials are now trying to figure out how to manage these large crowds without using tools that can cause such severe injuries. For now, the focus remains on keeping the peace while the government continues to discuss education reforms with student leaders.
Source: Reuters
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