"standing reeds"

#11215083

6 May 2024

Election campaign posters of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) featuring Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and SPD European Candidate Katarina Barley are standing next to a poster of the German Green Party candidate Terry Reintke in Berlin, Germany, on May 6, 2024. The SPD poster reads: ''Stopping the shift to the right - vote SPD,'' while Reintke's poster states: ''A strong Europe means a secure Germany.''

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#11182780

27 April 2024

A 'zadist' is standing on the trunk of a tree that was illegally cut in the Crem'Arbres woods, holding a banner that reads 'Zone To Defend'. Georges Feterman, the president of the NGO A.R.B.R.E.S, is visiting the Crem'Arbres to award the coveted label of 'Outstanding Tree of the Year' to 'Majo', a London plane. This London plane, along with other trees, would have been illegally cut by NGE/Atosca if the 'Ecureuils' (meaning 'squirrels') had not occupied the trees for 39 days. After a 39-day police siege of the Crem'Arbres, the French Justice has recognized that the Crem'Arbre must be protected and the trees should remain uncut until September 1st. People, sympathizers, and LVEL members are gathering for the awarding of the label 'Outstanding Tree of the Year'. In Saix, Tarn, France, on April 26, 2024, opponents have set up a ZAD, dubbed 'Crem'Arbre', and 'Ecureuils' are living in the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (meaning '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 of this project argue that the reprofiling of the N126 would be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles expected per day and would cost significantly less money. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 53 kilometers, and its construction would destroy more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11182851

27 April 2024

Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, is standing on the touchline during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Liverpool at the London Stadium in Stratford, on April 27, 2024.

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#11166171

22 April 2024

A man is standing near the statue of Pierre-Paul Riquet in Toulouse, holding a flag that reads 'La Voie Est Libre'. Several thousand people are demonstrating in the streets of Toulouse against the controversial A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. Political parties, unions, and NGOs, including La Voie est Libre, GNSA, CGT, Sud, Greenpeace, XR, LFI, NPA, Amis de la Terre, and FSU, have called for this day of protest. Several MPs from La France Insoumise (France Unbowed) are participating in the protest, along with elected officials from towns along the planned A69 highway route. Before the march began, dozens of cyclists arrived from Castres on their bicycles. The main association 'La Voie est Libre' is leading the opposition, 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 upgrading 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 destroy habitats for more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. The protest is taking place in Toulouse, France, on April 21, 2024.

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#11052180

6 March 2024

People are standing in front of the Meta stall at an event in Mumbai, India, on March 5, 2024. Meta is planning its first data center in India to meet the growing demand for Reels, according to an Indian media report.

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#11045870

4 March 2024

A worker is standing on a balcony above historical tiling inscribed with Persian script that reads, ''This seminary was restored and repaired during the reign of His Highness Homayun, Reza Shah Pahlavi,'' at the Motahari seminary in southern Tehran, Iran, on March 3, 2024, before a farewell ceremony for the body of Senior conservative Iranian cleric and member of the Assembly of Experts, Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani, two days after the Parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections. Elections in Tehran and 15 provinces are being extended to the second round.

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#11041299

2 March 2024

Activists are standing in front of riot police with a placard that reads ''torture'' 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), members of LVEL (La Voie Est Libre, meaning 'The Way Is Free') and other associations are attempting to get past the riot police to deliver supplies to the 'Ecureuils'. MPs, including Karen Erodial, have also tried unsuccessfully to pass through. The 'Ecureuils', or 'squirrels', are occupying trees to prevent them from being cut down for the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres. The 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 food and water to the 'Ecureuils'. Despite two days of police efforts, they have only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil'. However, new trees are now being occupied by 'Ecureuils' at a new location called 'Cal'Arbre'. The main collective, 'La Voie est Libre', is demanding that the highway project be halted until all judicial decisions have been made, noting that not all expropriations for farmers have 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 than the A69 highway, which is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, excluding inflation) for 54 kilometers, and would result in the destruction of over 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land.

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#11041321

2 March 2024

A protester is standing in front of riot police with a placard that reads 'M the Prefet, our rights are your duties'. 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' 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 to the 'Ecureuils'. MPs, including Karen Erodial, have also tried unsuccessfully. In Saix, Tarn, France, 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 occupied by 'Ecureuils' to prevent sympathizers from supplying food and water. 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 only managed to dislodge one 'Ecureuil'. However, 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 have been 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 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 more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural land. The events are taking place in Saix, Tarn, France, on March 1, 2024.

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#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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#11036951

29 February 2024

Human rights activist Maria Catarina Sumarsih, whose son, Wawan, was killed in 1998, is participating in the 807th Aksi Kamisan, or Thursday's Protest, in front of the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 29, 2024. Maria is standing near a poster that reads, 'The 2024 election is the worst election in the reform era. President Joko Widodo's son became a vice presidential candidate with the help of his uncle, who was a constitutional judge.' Indonesian activists are protesting against alleged human rights violations and criticizing the Indonesian president for supporting presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto. Prabowo, who was accused of being involved in the abduction of pro-democracy activists in 1998, has claimed victory in Indonesia's presidential elections over rivals Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo based on early counts.

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#11036952

29 February 2024

Human rights activist Maria Catarina Sumarsih, whose son, Wawan, was killed in 1998, is participating in the 807th Aksi Kamisan, or Thursday's Protest, in front of the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 29, 2024. Maria is standing near a poster that reads, 'The 2024 election is the worst election in the reform era. President Joko Widodo's son became a vice presidential candidate with the help of his uncle, who was a constitutional judge.' Indonesian activists are protesting against alleged human rights violations and criticizing the Indonesian president for supporting presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto. Prabowo, who was accused of being involved in the abduction of pro-democracy activists in 1998, has claimed victory in Indonesia's presidential elections over rivals Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo based on early counts.

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#11036956

29 February 2024

Human rights activist Maria Catarina Sumarsih, whose son, Wawan, was killed in 1998, is participating in the 807th Aksi Kamisan, or Thursday's Protest, in front of the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 29, 2024. Maria is standing near a poster that reads, 'The 2024 election is the worst election in the reform era. President Joko Widodo's son became a vice presidential candidate with the help of his uncle, who was a constitutional judge.' Indonesian activists are protesting against alleged human rights violations and criticizing the Indonesian president for supporting presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto. Prabowo, who was accused of being involved in the abduction of pro-democracy activists in 1998, has claimed victory in Indonesia's presidential elections over rivals Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo based on early counts.

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#11036957

29 February 2024

Human rights activist Maria Catarina Sumarsih, whose son, Wawan, was killed in 1998, is participating in the 807th Aksi Kamisan, or Thursday's Protest, in front of the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 29, 2024. Maria is standing near a poster that reads, 'The 2024 election is the worst election in the reform era. President Joko Widodo's son became a vice presidential candidate with the help of his uncle, who was a constitutional judge.' Indonesian activists are protesting against alleged human rights violations and criticizing the Indonesian president for supporting presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto. Prabowo, who was accused of being involved in the abduction of pro-democracy activists in 1998, has claimed victory in Indonesia's presidential elections over rivals Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo based on early counts.

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#11036958

29 February 2024

Human rights activist Maria Catarina Sumarsih, whose son, Wawan, was killed in 1998, is participating in the 807th Aksi Kamisan, or Thursday's Protest, in front of the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 29, 2024. Maria is standing near a poster that reads, 'The 2024 election is the worst election in the reform era. President Joko Widodo's son became a vice presidential candidate with the help of his uncle, who was a constitutional judge.' Indonesian activists are protesting against alleged human rights violations and criticizing the Indonesian president for supporting presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto. Prabowo, who was accused of being involved in the abduction of pro-democracy activists in 1998, has claimed victory in Indonesia's presidential elections over rivals Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo based on early counts.

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#11036960

29 February 2024

Human rights activist Maria Catarina Sumarsih, whose son, Wawan, was killed in 1998, is participating in the 807th Aksi Kamisan, or Thursday's Protest, in front of the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 29, 2024. Maria is standing near a poster that reads, 'The 2024 election is the worst election in the reform era. President Joko Widodo's son became a vice presidential candidate with the help of his uncle, who was a constitutional judge.' Indonesian activists are protesting against alleged human rights violations and criticizing the Indonesian president for supporting presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto. Prabowo, who was accused of being involved in the abduction of pro-democracy activists in 1998, has claimed victory in Indonesia's presidential elections over rivals Anies Baswedan and Ganjar Pranowo based on early counts.

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#11018197

23 February 2024

Protesters are displaying a placard that reads 'Stop the Prefet' in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 22, 2024. Michel Forst, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, is visiting the 'Crem'Arbre' ZAD (Zone To Defend) to see for himself if there are allegations of excessive police violence, deprivation of food and water, and other issues. During his visit, the riot police are not allowing any media to follow him into the ZAD, nor are they allowing the two Members of Parliament, Karen Erodi and Anne Stambach-Terrenoir. Opponents have set up a ZAD on the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres, 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 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 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' (The Way is Free) is demanding that the highway construction be halted until all judicial decisions on the matter 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 far less money. The A69 highway is projected to cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros, without inflation) for 54 kilometers, and its construction would destroy more than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields.

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