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Lawyers Succeed To Resupply 'Ecureuils' At The Crem'Arbre ZAD Against The A69 Highway

A journalist is showing her press ID to a riot policeman who is refusing to let her follow two lawyers, Claire Dujardin and Alice Terrasse, who have given permission to the media to accompany them. After the legally binding report by Michel Forst, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which demanded the resupply of 'Ecureuils' living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend), the lawyers are attempting to deliver supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. This follows unsuccessful attempts by MP Karen Erodi, activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre, meaning 'The Way Is Free'), and other associations to get past the riot police to provide supplies. Lawyers Alice Terrasse and Claire Dujardin have succeeded after initially being blocked by the riot police. The riot police are blocking, repelling, and checking the IDs of all journalists. In Saix, Tarn, France, on March 4th, 2024, opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have set up a ZAD called 'Crem'Arbre', where 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') are living in trees to prevent them from being cut down. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' ('The Way is Free') is demanding that the highway project be halted until all judicial decisions are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less expensive. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, not accounting for inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. (Photo by Alain Pitton/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#11049168
Date Taken	4 March 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Alain Pitton/NurPhoto
Category	Social Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Alain Pitton/NurPhoto

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