Independence movements

Timeline: French Guiana independence and status

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  1. · Organisation founded

    Founding of the MDES, 1991

    A declared pro-independence political party was founded in French Guiana.

    Significance here: The founding of French Guiana's principal declared pro-independence political party.

  2. · Protest

    2017 French Guiana general strike and protests

    A broad protest coalition led a month-long general strike over security, healthcare and infrastructure demands.

    Significance here: The largest social mobilisation in French Guiana's recent history, though centred on economic and infrastructure demands rather than independence.

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