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Photographs > Paris - Images from 1990 to present - © 2005 > Demonstrations
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J_accuse.jpg
J'accuseMassive Anti Bush/Iraq War demo. "J'accuse" - title of Zola's famous attack against the anti-semitism of the Dryfus affair in an ironic turn is now on the forehead of this Palestinian girl protesting US and Israel policies. Her sign reads, "You must be honest to be just." 10/12/02
Assassin.jpg
AssassinCulminating here at the Place de la Nation, is a massive demonstration against Bush policies towards Iraq and Palestine.
AC! Bastille.jpg
AC! BastilleThe first national demonstration against unemployment (AC! or Accion Chomeurs) assembling in front of the Opera at Place Bastille (reflected in the protestor's glasses) for their march to Place de la Republique. May 28, 1994.
AC! Riot Police.jpg
AC! Riot PoliceHeavily armed riot police keeping an eye on the first national anti unemployment demonstration arriving at the monument (background) of the Place de la Republique. May 28, 1994
AC! Sign.jpg
AC! SignHere at the Place de la Republique the sign reads, "If laws are passed that don't allow certain people to live a normal life, then those laws become illegal. Abbot Pierre. Solidarity, Dignity. Fraternity." 1st National demonstration against unemployment (AC!, Accion Chomeur) May 28, 1994.
Sans Papiers.jpg
Sans PapiersForeign immigrants to France who have not received papers ("les sans papiers") legalizing their presence is a major problem. This demonstration march is advocating the regularization of their status. Boulevard Voltaire, May 2003.
Mc Do en lute.jpg
Mc Do en luteMcDonalds is the focus of this protest against its labor policies - this one in front of the resturant on Place Leon Blum. Similar demonstrations were being held in front of several of the other many McDonalds resturants in Paris. May 13, 2003.
Property Rights.jpg
Property RightsAt large demonstrations, many causes get expression. This man's "sailing tricycle" deals with a big issue throughout Europe of housing problems. Place de la Nation, May 2003.
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