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Lawyers Succeed To Resupply 'Ecureuils' At The Crem'Arbre ZAD Against The A69 Highway
5 March 2024
#11049166
5 March 2024
Riot police are expelling journalists from a private property where the owner has given permission for journalists to stand near the Crem'Arbre ZAD. Following the legally binding report by Michel Forst, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which demands the resupply of 'Ecureuils' living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD, lawyers are attempting to deliver supplies. After unsuccessful attempts by MP Karen Erodi and activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre, meaning 'The Way Is Free') and other associations to get past the riot police to resupply the 'Ecureuils', lawyers Alice Terracce and Claire Dujardin have succeeded despite being initially blocked by the riot police. Riot police are blocking, repelling, and controlling the IDs of every journalist. In Saix, Tarn, France, on March 4th, 2024, opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have established a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre', where 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') are living in the 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.
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Lawyers Succeed To Resupply 'Ecureuils' At The Crem'Arbre ZAD Against The A69 Highway
5 March 2024
#11049170
5 March 2024
Lawyer Claire Dujardin is waiting for authorization from the riot police to supply food to the 'Squirrels' who have been besieged since February 15th. Following 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' standing in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend), lawyers are attempting to resupply the 'Ecureuils' after MP Karen Erodi and activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre, meaning 'The Way Is Free') and other associations tried unsuccessfully to get past the riot police. Lawyers Alice Terracce and Claire Dujardin have succeeded after initially being blocked by the riot police. Riot police are blocking, repelling, and checking the IDs of every journalist. In Saix, Tarn, France, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD called 'Crem'Arbre', and 'Ecureuils' are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' 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 6,000 vehicles expected 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 more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. The photo was taken in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 4th, 2024.
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Lawyers Succeed To Resupply 'Ecureuils' At The Crem'Arbre ZAD Against The A69 Highway
5 March 2024
#11049171
5 March 2024
Lawyers Alice Terracce and Claire Dujardin are successfully delivering bags of food to the 'Squirrels,' who have been besieged by police since February 15th. This follows 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). Previous attempts to resupply the 'Ecureuils' by MP Karen Erodi, activists from LVEL (La voie Est Libre, meaning 'The Way Is Free'), and other associations were unsuccessful as they tried to get through the riot police. Riot police have been blocking access, repelling attempts, and controlling the IDs of every journalist. In Saix, Tarn, France, on March 4, 2024, opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have established 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 result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.
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Lawyers Succeed To Resupply 'Ecureuils' At The Crem'Arbre ZAD Against The A69 Highway
5 March 2024
#11049172
5 March 2024
Lawyer Alice Terrasse is waiting for authorization from the riot police to supply food to the 'Squirrels,' who have been besieged since February 15th. Following 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' standing in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend), lawyers are attempting to resupply the 'Ecureuils' after MP Karen Erodi and activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre, meaning 'The Way Is Free') and other associations were unsuccessful in their attempts to get through the riot police. Lawyers Alice Terrasse and Claire Dujardin have succeeded after initially being blocked by the riot police. Riot police are blocking, repelling, and checking the IDs of every journalist. In Saix, Tarn, France, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD called 'Crem'Arbre,' and 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free) is demanding that the highway construction 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 6,000 vehicles expected 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 more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. The photo was taken in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 4th, 2024.
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Lawyers Succeed To Resupply 'Ecureuils' At The Crem'Arbre ZAD Against The A69 Highway
5 March 2024
#11049160
5 March 2024
A naturalist is inspecting Majo, the largest tree in the Crem'Arbre ZAD, accompanied by a policeman, while a 'Squirrel' (in red) is watching them. Following the legally binding report by Michel Forst, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which demanded the resupply of 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD, lawyers attempted to deliver supplies. After unsuccessful attempts by MP Karen Erodi and activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre, meaning 'The Way Is Free') and other associations to get past the riot police to resupply the 'Ecureuils', lawyers Alice Terracce and Claire Dujardin succeeded despite being initially blocked by the riot police. Riot police also blocked, repelled, and checked the IDs of every journalist present. In Saix, Tarn, France, on the planned A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre' to prevent the cutting of trees, with 'Ecureuils' living in them to obstruct the process. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' 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 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 March 4th, 2024.
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Lawyers Succeed To Resupply 'Ecureuils' At The Crem'Arbre ZAD Against The A69 Highway
5 March 2024
#11049167
5 March 2024
Lawyer Alice Terrasse is speaking to journalists in front of riot policemen in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 4, 2024. Following the 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), lawyers are attempting to deliver supplies. After unsuccessful attempts by MP Karen Erodi, activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre, meaning 'The Way Is Free') and other associations, lawyers Alice Terrasse and Claire Dujardin have succeeded in getting past the riot police who had previously blocked them. Riot policemen are blocking, repelling, and checking the IDs of every journalist present. 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' 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, 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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Lawyers Succeed To Resupply 'Ecureuils' At The Crem'Arbre ZAD Against The A69 Highway
5 March 2024
#11049168
5 March 2024
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.
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Lawyers Succeed To Resupply 'Ecureuils' At The Crem'Arbre ZAD Against The A69 Highway
5 March 2024
#11049169
5 March 2024
Lawyer Alice Terrasse is speaking to journalists in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 4, 2024. She is discussing the efforts made after Michel Forst, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, demanded the resupply of 'Ecureuils'--activists living in trees to prevent their cutting at the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend). Despite previous unsuccessful attempts by MP Karen Erodi and activists from LVEL (La voie Est Libre, or The Way Is Free) and other associations to get past the riot police, lawyers Alice Terrasse and Claire Dujardin have succeeded in resupplying the 'Ecureuils'. Riot police have been blocking, repelling, and checking the IDs of every journalist present. The opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have set up a ZAD called 'Crem'Arbre', where 'Ecureuils' are living in trees to block their cutting. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' 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 6,000 vehicles expected 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.
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Lawyers Succeed To Resupply 'Ecureuils' At The Crem'Arbre ZAD Against The A69 Highway
5 March 2024
#11049173
5 March 2024
Lawyer Claire Dujardin is speaking to the press in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 4, 2024. She is discussing the efforts made after Michel Forst, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, demanded the resupply of 'Ecureuils'--activists living in trees to prevent their cutting at the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend). Despite previous unsuccessful attempts by MP Karen Erodi and activists from LVEL (La voie Est Libre, or 'The Way Is Free') and other associations to pass through the riot police, lawyers Alice Terracce and Claire Dujardin have succeeded in resupplying the 'Ecureuils'. Riot police have been blocking, repelling, and checking the IDs of every journalist present. Opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have set up the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD and argue that reprofiling the N126 would be sufficient for the anticipated 6,000 vehicles per day and would cost far less than the EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) estimated for the 54-kilometer highway. They also highlight that the project threatens over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.
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Lawyers Succeed To Resupply 'Ecureuils' At The Crem'Arbre ZAD Against The A69 Highway
5 March 2024
#11049174
5 March 2024
A naturalist is inspecting Majo, the largest tree in the Crem'Arbre ZAD, accompanied by a policeman, while a 'Squirrel' (in red) is watching them. Following the legally binding report by Michel Forst, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which demanded the resupply of 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD, lawyers attempted to deliver supplies. After unsuccessful attempts by MP Karen Erodi and activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre, meaning 'The Way Is Free') and other associations to get past the riot police to resupply the 'Ecureuils', lawyers Alice Terracce and Claire Dujardin succeeded despite being initially blocked by the riot police. Riot police also blocked, repelled, and checked the IDs of every journalist present. In Saix, Tarn, France, on the planned A69 highway route between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD named 'Crem'Arbre' to prevent the cutting of trees, with 'Ecureuils' living in them to obstruct the process. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' 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 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 March 4th, 2024.
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After The Legally Binding Rapport Of Michel Forst, Activist Try To Resupply Activists In The 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD
2 March 2024
#11041302
2 March 2024
MP Karen Erodi is standing with activists who are trying to resupply the 'Ecureuils' in the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD. Following the legally binding report by Michel Forst, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which demands the resupply of 'Ecureuils' living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD, activists from LVEL (La voie Est Libre) and other associations are attempting to get past the riot police to deliver supplies. MP Karen Erodi is also trying to help, but without success. In Saix, Tarn, France, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents 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 prevent 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, has intervened to remove the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have only dislodged one 'Ecureuil'. However, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new area called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' wants the highway project to be halted until all judicial decisions are made. The expropriations for farmers have not been resolved. Opponents of the project argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected 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. The photo was taken in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1st, 2024.
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After The Legally Binding Rapport Of Michel Forst, Activist Try To Resupply Activists In The 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD
2 March 2024
#11041309
2 March 2024
MP Karen Erodi is attempting to supply 'Ecureuils' but is unable to do so. Following the legally binding report by Michel Forst, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, which demands the resupply of 'Ecureuils' standing in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend), activists from LVEL (La voie Est Libre or The Way Is Free) and other associations are trying to get past the riot police to resupply 'Ecureuils'. Despite her efforts, MP Karen Erodi is also unsuccessful. In Saix, Tarn, France, on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD called 'Crem'Arbre', and 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by 'Ecureuils' to prevent 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, has intervened to dislodge 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have only dislodged one 'Ecureuil'. However, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new place called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' wants the highway project to be halted until all judicial decisions are made. The expropriations for farmers have not 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 much 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. The events are taking place in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1st, 2024.
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After The Legally Binding Rapport Of Michel Forst, Activist Try To Resupply Activists In The 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD
2 March 2024
#11041290
2 March 2024
An activist is running away from tear gas in Saix, France, on March 1, 2024. Following the 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), activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre or The Way Is Free) and other associations are attempting to get past the riot police to deliver supplies. MPs, including Karen Erodial, also tried unsuccessfully. On the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD called 'Crem'Arbre', where 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') are living in trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened 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 area of opponents, and a special unit of policemen, CNAMO, is working to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days, the police have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil', but new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new area called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective, 'La Voie est Libre', 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 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.
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After The Legally Binding Rapport Of Michel Forst, Activist Try To Resupply Activists In The 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD
2 March 2024
#11041300
2 March 2024
Activists are facing riot police in Saix, France, on March 1, 2024, after the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Michel Forst, demanded the resupply of 'Ecureuils' living in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend). Members of LVEL (La Voie Est Libre, or The Way Is Free) and other associations are attempting to pass through the riot police to deliver supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. MPs, including Karen Erodial, have also tried unsuccessfully to get through. On the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, opponents have set up a ZAD called 'Crem'Arbre', where 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened 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. Despite two days of police efforts, they have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil'. However, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new site called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' 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 6,000 vehicles expected 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.
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After The Legally Binding Rapport Of Michel Forst, Activist Try To Resupply Activists In The 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD
2 March 2024
#11041303
2 March 2024
An activist from LVEL is holding a placard that reads, ''You have enough time to quit! Or better ask for a position in the anti-corruption brigade.'' Following 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' standing in the trees of the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend), activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre or The Way Is Free) and other associations are trying to get past the riot police to resupply the 'Ecureuils'. MPs, including Karen Erodialso, have also tried without success. In Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1st, 2024, opponents have set up a ZAD called 'Crem'Arbre', where 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees occupied by '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, has intervened to dislodge the 'Ecureuils' from their trees. After two days of police efforts, they have only dislodged one 'Ecureuil'. However, new trees are being occupied by 'Ecureuils' in a new place called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' wants the highway project to be halted until all judicial decisions on the matter are made. All expropriations for farmers have not been settled. Opponents of the project argue that the reprofiling of 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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After The Legally Binding Rapport Of Michel Forst, Activist Try To Resupply Activists In The 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD
2 March 2024
#11041306
2 March 2024
An activist is facing riot police in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1, 2024. Following the 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), activists from LVEL (La Voie Est Libre, meaning 'The Way Is Free') and other associations are attempting to get past the riot police to deliver supplies. MPs, including Karen Erodial, have also tried unsuccessfully to pass through. Opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have established a ZAD called 'Crem'Arbre', where 'Ecureuils' ('squirrels') reside in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police) have intervened to clear the ZAD of all opponents and are now standing guard near the trees to prevent sympathizers from supplying the 'Ecureuils' with food and water. After two days of effort, the police have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil', but new trees are now being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new site called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' 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 cost significantly less than the A69 highway, which is estimated to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers. The project threatens to destroy over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.
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