French protesters to sue interior minister over injuries

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Around ten demonstrators wounded at recent protests in France said on Friday they will sue Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez over police brutality, as authorities investigate more than a hundred cases of alleged police misconduct at cost-of-living demonstrations. Student and cost-of-living protests in recent weeks have been marred by violence, including reports of police inflicting serious and life-changing injuries on protesters. The unrest has rocked France and raised questions about policing tactics at a time of rising public anger over living costs.

Why it matters：The lawsuits test accountability for police conduct in France and how the state handles mounting cost-of-living unrest.

Key points

  • Around ten wounded demonstrators will sue the interior minister.
  • Authorities are investigating over 100 misconduct cases.
  • Protests were sparked by cost-of-living pressures.

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