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550,000 Protesters March Nationwide After Stun-Grenade Ban
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- Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 550,000 protesters marched nationwide on Oct 17, 2026.
- Police detained at least 195 protesters and made 400 arrests across France, according to Nuñez.
- A 15-year-old lost a hand in Saint-Étienne after a police stun grenade exploded.
- Nuñez suspended that stun-grenade type for student protests but not for other demonstrations.
- President Emmanuel Macron condemned rioters and vowed prosecution for vandalism, looting, and attacks on government offices.