WorldPublished: 29 October 2026 at 01:10

UN experts sound alarm over excessive use of force in French student protests

UN experts have condemned police crackdowns on student protests in France, citing excessive use of force. They warn that such actions deter people from exercising their rights.

UN experts have publicly condemned police action against student protests in France and warned of excessive use of force, according to Al Jazeera.

The experts stressed that police crackdowns deter demonstrators from exercising their rights. The available source text gives no further details on specific incidents, the reasons for the protests or any recommendations from the experts.

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