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France faces democratic repression
The article focused on the excessive violence used by French authorities against students and their protests, highlighting reports of more than 6,800 arrests since the demonstrations began, most of whom are children, with many sustaining serious injuries, including the amputation of a teenager's hand. Human rights organizations such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch condemned these practices, which include the use of tear gas and baton strikes, despite contradicting democratic principles and children's right to peaceful expression. The article also pointed out that French media outlets, both private and public, did not provide adequate coverage, reflecting a gap between democratic ideals and actual practice—especially as far-right extremism among security forces grows. Questions are raised about the legitimacy and proportionality of the use of force, particularly given that acts of violence extended to attacking a musical group that was encouraging peaceful protest. The situation is compared to cases in other countries, such as Morocco, where the level of violence seen in France has not been reached.
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