A photographer severely injured by a grenade at a protest calls the use of such weapons 'absurd' and hopes his case will lead to change.
Photographer injured by grenade
Ahmed Benmezroua, a 25-year-old independent photographer, was seriously injured by a grenade on October 17 at Place de la République, where he was participating in his first demonstration. The grenade severed his femoral artery, a major blood vessel in the thigh, and he narrowly escaped death.Injury and recovery
Benmezroua was discharged from intensive care a few days after the incident. He described the situation as "absurd" during an interview on Friday, October 30, expressing a mix of confusion and anger since regaining consciousness.Testimony and call for change
He is testifying in hopes that his case will serve as an example. Benmezroua stated that the use of such weapons must be abolished, emphasizing the need for stricter control over dangerous munitions.Public reaction and awareness
His account has drawn attention to the risks faced by civilians in protest zones and has sparked discussions about the legality and morality of using grenades in populated areas.
