Amnesty Raises Alarm over Police Violence Against French Students Amid Protests for Better Conditions
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Amnesty International has called on the French Government to reduce tensions and to refrain from excessive use of force by the police during protests by high school students. Human rights defenders have asked the French authorities to respect human rights obligations in student actions that require better education. The head of the French branch of Amnesty International, Ann Savinelle-Barras, has noted the responsibility of the Government for th…
Amnesty International calls on French police to exercise restraint.
Footage, testimonies widely reported over last week 'raise alarming concerns about dangerous use of tear gas, batons, restraint techniques by police,' says Amnesty France
France: Authorities must de-escalate tensions during student protests
French authorities must act upon their human rights obligations and stop the disproportionate police response seen in recent days to student protests, Amnesty International said ahead of tomorrow’s planned nationwide demonstrations. “As children and young people prepare to take to the streets across France, authorities must ensure their safety and security and protect and facilitate […]
What started as student protests for better conditions at schools have grown into nationwide demonstrations. The government denies accusations of repression, while Amnesty criticizes disproportionate police intervention.
Grand demonstration in Paris on 6 October. – All rights reserved: IMAGO / Le PictoriumThe French government fights the nationwide student protests with repression and police violence. Police experts and human rights organisations criticize mass arrests and attacks. Hundreds of thousands do not deter this, they continue to demonstrate throughout the country.
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