1986-1987 protests in France

The 1986-1987 protests in France is mass protests and a political movement that erupted after a new law signed by the government in November 1986, named the Devaquet law, sparking mass student protests and Strikes across France from November 28, 1986 - January 11, 1987. Riots and looting occurred throughout the city of Paris but spread to 3 other cities.[1]

1986-1987 protests in France
DateNovember 28, 1986 – January 11, 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

Background

After the Death of Malik Oussekine, a student who participated in demonstrations across Paris and other suburbs led by students, Police brutality and police reforms became a question and police violence against demonstrators became questionable among protesters. Protests broke out against his death.[2]

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 participated in protests and was killed in custody and demanded the withdrawal of the Devaquet law.[3]

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.[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 68 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. December 5, 1986.
  2. "Protests in France: The French Revolution and Modern Times". Guided Times. April 27, 2013.
  3. "Paris attacks: in 1986 France united. Can it find common cause again?". The Guardian. 10 January 2015.
  4. "1986-1987: France goes off the rails". LibCom. 20 June 2009.
  5. "FRANCE DROPS COLLEGE REFORMS AFTER PROTESTS". Chicago Times. December 6, 1986.
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