High-school and college students in Montpellier, southern
France, were sprayed with tear gas when clashing with riot police on 14
April as they protested over the government's decision to examine the
contested labour law reforms. If such reforms were introduced, they
would be a serious attack on the social rights of many French citizens.
Alongside workers, the young people of France have taken a
prominent role in the protests, which have been going on for weeks.
Although many have been peaceful, some have become violent. Riot police
used tear gas against the masked demonstrators standing outside Le
Corum, a convention centre in Montpellier. Children who are still in
high-school education were seen at the rally and many were detained by
police.
Montpellier
is one of over 30 cities in France which has staged protests against
the upcoming labour reform plans.The social media movement "Nuit
Debout", or "Standing Night" have occupied the Place de la Republique in
Paris every night, to express their dissatisfaction with the leaders
and political processes of France, along with other issues such as green
economy, women in the workplace and the failings of capitalism. Every
night, hundreds of students and workers pitch their tents around the
Parisian square, which has become a symbol of national unity since the
2015 Paris attacks.
Supporters of social media-driven movement "Nuit Debout" raise their hands as they gather on the Place de la Republique in Paris
Christian Hartmann/ Reuters
Supporters of social media-driven movement "Nuit Debout" gather on the Place de la Republique in Paris
Christian Hartmann/ Reuters
Supporters of social media-driven movement "Nuit Debout" kiss as they gather on the Place de la Republique in Paris
Christian Hartmann/ Reuters
Supporters of social media-driven movement "Nuit Debout" gather on the Place de la Republique in Paris
Christian Hartmann/ Reuters
President
of the French Right to Housing association (DAL, Droit au Logement)
Jean-Baptiste Eyraud takes part in the "Nuit Debout" movement on the
Place de la Republique in Paris
Joel Saget/ AFP
The
"Parole de portrait" initiative, displaying portraits and quotes of
participants, is pictured during the "Nuit Debout" movement on the Place
de la Republique in Paris
Joel Saget/ AFP
Police officers throw tear gas canisters at students in Montpellier, southern France
Sylvain Thomas/ AFP
French
students and high-school pupils demonstrate against the labour reform
laws in Paris. The banner reads: "We are no boss fodder", a play word
associating the words "cannon" with "patrons" meaning "boss" in French
Thomas Samson/ AFP
Police officers face students in Montpellier, southern France
Sylvain Thomas/ AFP
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