Amnesty International is among non governmental organisations calling French authorities to act against police response on student protests, since the 21st of September.
Students demand an increase of teachers, smaller classes and decent school buildings.
Police responded to protests with tear gas grenades and rubber bullets.
The Ministry of Interior in that country, confirmed there have been 5,000 arrests of protesters.
About 85 percent of those arrested, are learners.
A 15-year-old protester who lost a hand to a police stun grenade on Monday, has stirred up emotions.
French Human Rights League (LDH), joined Amnesty International, in calling authorities to de-escalate tensions.
Anne Savinel-Barras, President of Amnesty International France, said on Tuesday, “as children and young people prepare to take to the streets across France, authorities must ensure their safety and security and protect and facilitate the exercise of their right to demonstrate peacefully. Any policing response must be lawful, necessary and proportionate, and authorities must avoid unnecessary and excessive use of force.”
The Senate is expected to discuss, later in October, a government bill that would make people participating in protests that result in property damage, financially liable for up to €10,000.
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