# UN experts warn of excessive force in French student protests

https://mins.news/en/item/119915

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-28 22:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/28/un-experts-sound-alarm-at-excessive-use-of-force-in-french-student-protests?traffic_source=rss

> UN experts condemned French police crackdowns on student protests, saying arrests and detentions affecting several thousand people, mainly minors, appeared disproportionate and discouraged people from exercising their rights. Protests have continued since mid-September over deteriorating high-school conditions and have also reflected anger at rising living costs.

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