The key facts

  • IGPN opened four investigations into incidents involving police officers during the protests of October 17
  • On October 13, Minister Laurent Nuñez reported 36 investigations since the start of the student protests
  • Among them are four cases of 'crippling injuries' and six of 'significant injuries'

Four new investigations

France's National Police Inspectorate (IGPN), which is tasked with examining alleged misconduct by national police officers, has opened four investigations into incidents involving police officers during the demonstrations of October 17. This was reported by French public broadcaster Franceinfo, citing which the Anadolu agency wrote the story.

Context of the student protests

The investigations come as a continuation of several weeks of student protests, during which the authorities have faced criticism over the police's actions and reports of injuries among demonstrators. The protests have also led to injuries among police officers and education staff, while the authorities defend their measures in response to episodes of violence during the rallies.

36 cases previously reported

On October 13, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez stated that the IGPN had opened 36 investigations into alleged incidents since the start of the student mobilization. According to him, four of them concern 'crippling injuries,' and six — 'significant injuries.'