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Riot Police In The ZAD 'Crem'Arbre' Against The A69 Highway Toulouse-Castres
Gendarmes Mobiles are blocking the entrance to the ZAD and the woods occupied by individuals known as 'Ecureuils' near a sign that reads 'Pierre Fabre road'. Pierre Fabre, an entrepreneur, is one of the main backers of the construction of the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. In the woods in Saix, Tarn Department, France, on February 17, 2024, opponents of this project have set up a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre', and 'Ecureuils' are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by 'Ecureuils' to block the delivery of supplies such as food and water by sympathizers. MP Karen Erodi attempted to enter the ZAD, which is being blocked by the Gendarmes Mobiles, without success, despite it being illegal to block an MP in France. The riot police, Gendarmerie Mobile, have intervened multiple times to block the railway between Toulouse and Castres and have used tear gas canisters to intimidate protesters, as the protest is taking place on private lands. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions regarding the dispute are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the planned 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #11004756 |
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| Photographer | Alain Pitton/NurPhoto |
| Category | Social Issue |
| Copyright | © 2025 NurPhoto - Alain Pitton/NurPhoto |
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