1986–1987 protests in France
Date28 November 1986 – 11 January 1987
Location
France
Caused by
Goals
  • Withdrawal of proposal of new bills and laws
  • End to Police brutality
  • Fresh general elections
MethodsDemonstrations, Riots
Resulted in
  • Protests suppressed by force
Deaths and injuries
Death(s)1
Injuries200

From late 1986 to early 1987, mass student protests and strikes across France from erupted after the government attempted to sign the Devaquet bill into law. Riots and looting occurred throughout the city of Paris but spread to 3 other cities.[1]

Background

Protests

Mass rallies were held nationwide after a series of protests and peaceful demonstrations, led by 600,000 students and young civilians living in suburbs in Paris and surrounding towns against the death of Death of Malik Oussekine, a Franco-Algerian student who did not participate in protests and was killed in custody and demanded the withdrawal of the Devaquet law.[2]

Working-class strikes and Occupations occurred in 50 areas nationwide after tense protests in the central of Paris and inspired other sectors to protest. Protesters rallied on 5 December, the biggest protest movement yet. Workers and students participated in huge Marches against the law.[3]

On 6 December, Malik Oussekine, a bystander who was not participating in the demonstrations, was killed by police. Subsequently, police brutality and police reforms became a topic of concern, and police violence against demonstrators became questionable among protesters. Protests broke out against his death.[4]

Widespread social unrest broke out on 7 December, after the death of Malik. Protests turned into escalating tensions and student demonstrations turned violent. Riot police clashed with demonstrators marching in downtown Paris in protest at the killing. Protesters rallied again throughout early-January 1987, after a series of protests the month before. Students rioted again and reminders of the May 1968 movement was rising. After chaotic scenes during 3 weeks of nonviolent-turned violent demonstrations, the protests ended with 200 injured and one killed.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Behind French student strike: worry over society's direction. Immediate concern is over proposed education reforms". Christian Science Monitor. 1986-12-05.
  2. ↑ "Paris attacks: in 1986 France united. Can it find common cause again?". The Guardian. 2015-01-10.
  3. ↑ "1986-1987: France goes off the rails". LibCom. 2009-06-20. Archived from the original on 2009-06-24.
  4. ↑ "Protests in France: The French Revolution and Modern Times". Guided Times. 2013-04-27.
  5. ↑ "FRANCE DROPS COLLEGE REFORMS AFTER PROTESTS". Chicago Times. 1986-12-06.
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