France, Feb. 28 -- The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against France over the 2014 death of activist Remi Fraisse, highlighting concerns over police tactics and the use of force during protests.

In a landmark decision, Europe's top human rights court has called on France to rethink its policing methods after a ruling on Thursday condemned the country for a 2014 law enforcement operation that led to the death of 21-year-old environmental activist Remi Fraisse.

Fraisse- a passionate botany student- was killed during protests against a planned dam in Sivens, near the southern French city of Toulouse.

He was struck by a stun grenade during clashes between demonstrators and police, sparking widespread unrest in several French citi...