Severe injuries at French student protests draw scrutiny to police tactics

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What happened

Twenty-four investigations have been opened by French police watchdog IGPN into incidents linked to the ongoing high school protest movement, the interior ministry said.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:20:54 UTC.

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  6. Manchester City whistleblower Rui Pinto to remain under police protection

  7. ‘Country governed by Parliament, not streets’: BJP slams oppn, CJP over protests

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