The United Nations has raised concerns about violence occurring during student protests in France, according to a statement from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. A spokesperson for the High Commissioner, Shabia Mantoo, mentioned during a press briefing in Geneva that the organization is closely monitoring the "incidents" related to student demonstrations and school blockades in France, some of which have turned violent. The spokesperson called for peaceful gatherings and the use of force that is proportionate to the situation, emphasizing that the right to peaceful assembly must be respected. French high school students have been organizing protests since September 17, demanding better learning conditions, the renovation of school buildings, and the abolition of the selection process through the orientation platform Parcoursup. The movement has sometimes led to violence, including the burning of buildings and trash cans, and the destruction of urban furniture, which the government has called "unacceptable." The police response has faced strong criticism, with slogans against police violence becoming a common feature in the demonstrations. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu strongly denied accusations that the government had given political instructions for police repression, calling it a "lie" that casts "disgrace on the police." He referred to "accidents" that "can happen." Several seriously injured individuals have been reported, including a 15-year-old boy in Lens who had his hand torn off by a grenade and a 16-year-old high school student in Tours who lost the use of an eye during a blockade. The prosecutor's office noted that the injuries were "compatible" with a rubber bullet shot. Images of the demonstrations across France remained striking, particularly in Paris, where several tens of thousands of people gathered on Place de la Bastille and were evacuated by law enforcement in the evening with the use of tear gas. The student and professional union federation has scheduled further demonstrations and a strike for next Tuesday, a few days before the start of school holidays.