Witness History: Archive 2012 - Charonne Metro deaths

Charonne Metro deaths

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It is 50 years since nine French peace protestors died during a demonstration in Paris.

Most died in a crush at the entrance to a Metro station after the police began to attack them.

Witness hears from a schoolgirl who survived the protest.

Published on Wednesday, 8th February 2012.

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