Amnesty International Raises Alarm Over Police Violence Against French Students
The human rights group says minors protesting for better conditions 'must be protected, not beaten with batons.'
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Amnesty International has raised concerns over police violence against French students taking part in protests demanding better conditions, according to Anadolu Agency.
The human rights organization said that minors involved in the demonstrations "must be protected, not beaten with batons," underscoring its concern over the treatment of young protesters by law enforcement.
The statement comes as student-led protests continue across France, with demonstrators calling attention to issues related to their study and school conditions.
The report does not detail the specific incidents that prompted Amnesty International's statement, nor does it specify which police forces or locations were involved.
The human rights group's intervention adds international attention to a domestic protest movement that has already drawn scrutiny from French authorities and education officials.
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- Amnesty International raises alarm over police violence against French students amid protests for better conditions — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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