A 15-year-old student suffered a devastating injury, losing his hand and part of his forearm when a police dispersal grenade detonated after he reportedly picked it up during escalating clashes between high school protesters and authorities in Lens, France. This horrific incident occurred as student demonstrations, now in their third week, continue to sweep across the nation, fueled by widespread discontent over poor school conditions, teacher shortages, overcrowding, and underfunding. The protests, which began in Paris and have since spread nationwide, have seen hundreds of schools ransacked and thousands arrested, with the majority being minors. Officials reported that approximately 200 to 250 protesters were hurling objects at police prior to the grenade incident, which happened just before a major national demonstration was scheduled. The unrest is unfolding months before a crucial election to replace President Emmanuel Macron, adding a layer of political tension to the already volatile situation.
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