The group was active in the social protest and union movements of the time.

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More recently it stood unoccupied until a group of young squatters moved in two weeks ago, to protest the lack of jobs and affordable housing in France.

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The Occupy London protest group says it has taken over a fifth site in London.

BBC: Occupy London protesters take over fifth London site

The protest group claimed to have also gained concessions on proposed cuts to courses.

BBC: Glasgow University Hetherington sit-in ends

Bob McCauley, a member of the Boston Protest Group, said it wanted to make its point legally.

BBC: Boston immigration protest prompts warning