"Not One Less"

#11012817

21 Feb 2024

Sympathizers of the 'Ecureuils' are facing the Gendarmerie Mobile near the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD in the woods in Saix, Tarn Departement, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Opponents of this project have established a ZAD, known as 'Crem'Arbre', and 'Ecureuils', who live in the trees to prevent them from being cut down, are currently being blocked by the Gendarmerie Mobile, who are preventing the supply of food and water. The Gendarmerie Mobile has cleared the area of all opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is intervening to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, only one 'Ecureuil' has been dislodged. The LDH (Human Rights League) has arrived to provide medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' is demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been 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 much less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. This is taking place in Saix, France, on February 21, 2024.

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#11012818

21 Feb 2024

A sympathizer of the 'Ecureuils' is trying to stop the Gendarmes Mobiles before being expelled in the woods in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 21, 2024. Opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have set up a ZAD, dubbed 'Crem'Arbre,' where 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) live in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by the 'Ecureuils' to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. They have cleared the nearby area of all opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is intervening to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have dislodged only one 'Ecureuil.' The LDH (Human Rights League) has come to give medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils.' Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new place called 'Cal'Arbre.' The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free) wants the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions on the matter are made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. 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.

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#11012822

21 Feb 2024

NGE/ATOSCA is currently working on the A69 highway under heavy police protection in the woods of Saix in the Tarn Department, on the planned route between Toulouse and Castres. Opponents of this project have established a Zone To Defend (ZAD) named 'Crem'Arbre' and individuals referred to as 'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. Riot police, known as Gendarmes Mobiles, are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by the 'Ecureuils' to prevent sympathizers from supplying them with food and water. A special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is also involved in efforts to dislodge the 'Squirrels' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, only one 'Ecureuil' has been dislodged. The Human Rights League (LDH) has arrived to provide medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' ('The Way is Free') is demanding that construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would be much less costly. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. This is taking place in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 21, 2024.

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#11012824

21 Feb 2024

The Gendarmerie Mobile is currently using a new vehicle, the Centaure, near the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD in the woods of Saix, Tarn Department, France, on February 21, 2024. Opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have established a ZAD, or Zone To Defend, named 'Crem'Arbre', and individuals known as 'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmerie Mobile (riot police) are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by the 'Ecureuils' to prevent sympathizers from supplying them with food and water. A special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is also involved in efforts to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days, the police have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil'. The LDH (Human Rights League) has arrived to provide medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' ('The Way is Free') is demanding that construction of the highway 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 cost significantly less. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11012827

21 Feb 2024

A protester is being arrested by Gendarmes Mobiles in the woods of Saix, Tarn Departement, France, on February 21, 2024, at the site of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Opponents of the project have established a Zone To Defend (ZAD) named 'Crem'Arbre' and 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels') are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles, a riot police unit, are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by the 'Ecureuils' to prevent sympathizers from supplying them with food and water. Despite two days of police efforts, only one 'Ecureuil' has been dislodged. The Human Rights League (LDH) has arrived to provide medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees have been occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre'. The collective 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free') is demanding that construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that upgrading 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, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11012829

21 Feb 2024

Sympathizers of the 'Ecureuils' are trying to comfort themselves in the woods in Saix, Tarn Departement, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Opponents of this project have established a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre,' where 'Ecureuils,' or 'squirrels,' are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by the 'Ecureuils' to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. The Gendarmes Mobiles have cleared the nearby area of all opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is intervening to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have dislodged only one 'Ecureuil.' The LDH (Human Rights League) has come to give medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils.' Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new location called 'Cal'Arbre.' The main collective 'La Voie est Libre,' or 'The Way is Free,' wants the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions on the matter are made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Opponents of the project argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, without inflation) for 54 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields are at risk of destruction. This is happening in Saix, France, on February 21, 2024.

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#11012831

21 Feb 2024

Gendarmerie Mobile units are currently lighting the huts of 'Ecureuils' standing in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD in the woods in Saix, Tarn Departement, France, on the planned A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres. Opponents of the project have established a ZAD, 'Crem'Arbre,' where 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels') are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmerie Mobiles (riot police) are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. They have cleared the nearby area of all opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is working to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil'. The LDH (Human Rights League) has arrived to provide medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free') is demanding that construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. Not all expropriations for farmers have been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected 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 over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. The date is February 21, 2024.

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#11012833

21 Feb 2024

A sympathizer of the 'Ecureuils' is facing riot police near the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD in the woods in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 21, 2024. Opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have established a ZAD, or Zone To Defend, called 'Crem'Arbre,' where 'Ecureuils,' or 'squirrels,' are living in trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by the 'Ecureuils' to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. The Gendarmes Mobiles have cleared the nearby area of all opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is working to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil.' The LDH (Human Rights League) is providing medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils.' Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre.' The main collective 'La Voie est Libre,' or 'The Way is Free,' is demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected 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 over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11012784

21 Feb 2024

Gendarmes Mobiles are standing guard near a Centaure, an armored vehicle, while a police helicopter is flying nearby at the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD in the woods in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 21, 2024. Opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have established a ZAD, or Zone To Defend, named 'Crem'Arbre', and individuals known as 'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') 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 the 'Ecureuils' to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. They have cleared the nearby area of all opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, has intervened to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have dislodged only one 'Ecureuil'. The LDH (Human Rights League) has come to give medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' ('The Way is Free') wants the construction of the highway to be halted until all judicial decisions on the matter are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields.

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#11012799

21 Feb 2024

A sympathizer of the 'Ecureuils' is facing off against the Gendarmes Mobiles near the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD in the woods of Saix, Tarn, France, on February 21, 2024. Opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have established a ZAD, or Zone To Defend, called 'Crem'Arbre', where 'Ecureuils', meaning 'squirrels', are living in trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles, a riot police unit, are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by the 'Ecureuils' to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. They have already cleared the nearby area of opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is working to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, only one 'Ecureuil' has been dislodged. The Human Rights League (LDH) has arrived to provide medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre', meaning 'The Way is Free', is demanding that construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected 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 over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11012820

21 Feb 2024

Thomas Brail, an activist and arborist climber, is filming to show the heavy police presence near the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD in the woods in Saix, Tarn Department, France, on February 21, 2024. Opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have established a ZAD, or Zone To Defend, called 'Crem'Arbre', and individuals nicknamed 'Ecureuils' ('Squirrels') are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) are intervening to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by the 'Ecureuils' to block the supply of food and water by sympathizers. The Gendarmes Mobiles have cleared the area of all opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is intervening to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have dislodged only one 'Ecureuil'. The LDH (Human Rights League) is providing medical supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. Meanwhile, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new area called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' ('The Way is Free') is demanding that the construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions on the matter are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected 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 over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11004730

18 Feb 2024

The Gendarmerie Mobile is currently blocking one of the entrances to the ZAD and access to the woods where 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels') are occupying the trees. In the woods in Saix, Tarn Department, on the planned A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have established a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre' to prevent the project from moving forward. The 'Ecureuils' are living in the trees to stop them from being cut down. The Gendarmerie Mobile has intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and is now standing guard near the trees occupied by the 'Ecureuils' to block the delivery of supplies such as food and water by sympathizers. MP Karen Erodi attempted to enter the ZAD but was blocked by the Gendarmerie Mobile, despite it being illegal to block an MP in France. The riot police have also intervened several 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 land. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning 'The Way is Free') is demanding that construction of the highway be halted until all judicial decisions have been made. The expropriations for farmers have not been finalized. Opponents argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 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 result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. This is taking place in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 17, 2024.

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#11004728

18 Feb 2024

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.

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#11004756

18 Feb 2024

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.

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#10808970

26 Nov 2023

People are marching in protest during a demonstration organized by ''Non una di meno'' (Not One Less) in Turin for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

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#10808972

26 Nov 2023

People are marching in protest during a demonstration organized by ''Non una di meno'' (Not One Less) in Turin for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

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