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#11584909

19 September 2024

People stand on the roof of the 'Verger' house. The banner reads 'ZAD' (Zone to Defend). For the second day, Gendarmerie and CNAMO try to dislodge 'Ecureuils' (Squirrels) from the trees they occupy at the 'Verger' ZAD (Zone to Defend). The 'Verger' ZAD is situated on the planned and disputed A69 highway project. As Gendarmerie and CNAMO intervene, NGE/Atosca begin the destruction of the house and the cutting of all the trees. 'Zadistes' try to resist Gendarmerie in the 'Verger' house without success. 'Ecureuils' (Squirrels) live in the trees of the 'Verger' ZAD (Zone to Defend). The driver of the excavator is admonished by Gendarmerie for his dangerous behavior with the excavator, putting human lives in danger. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free) wants the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. This takes place in Verfeil, France, on September 17, 2024.

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#11584911

19 September 2024

In Verfeil, France, on September 17, 2024, policemen of the CNAMO arrest a 'Squirrel' in an oak tree that will be cut for the building of the A69 highway. For the second day, Gendarmerie and CNAMO try to dislodge 'Squirrels' from the trees they occupy at the 'Verger' ZAD (Zone to Defend). The 'Verger' ZAD is situated on the planned and disputed A69 highway project. As Gendarmerie and CNAMO intervene, NGE/Atosca begins the destruction of the house and the cutting of all the trees. 'Zadistes' try to resist Gendarmerie in the 'Verger' house without success. 'Squirrels' live in the trees of the 'Verger' ZAD. The driver of the excavator is admonished by Gendarmerie for his dangerous behavior with the excavator, putting human lives in danger. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free) wants the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed.

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#11584913

19 September 2024

An opponent of the A69 asks the excavator driver to look him in the eyes. For the second day, Gendarmerie and CNAMO try to dislodge 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'Squirrels') from the trees they occupy at the 'Verger' ZAD (Zone to Defend). The 'Verger' ZAD is situated on the planned and disputed A69 highway project. As Gendarmerie and CNAMO intervene, NGE/Atosca begins the destruction of the house and the cutting of all the trees. 'Zadistes' try to resist Gendarmerie in the 'Verger' house without success. 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') live in the trees of the 'Verger' ZAD (Zone to Defend). The driver of the excavator is admonished by Gendarmerie for his dangerous behavior with the excavator, putting human lives in danger. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') wants the highway to be stopped until all the judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and will cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. In Verfeil, France, on September 17, 2024.

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#11580374

17 September 2024

Alexandra, tenant of the Verger, gives a press conference. After months of negotiations and pressures from NGE/Atosca, and two attacks by incendiaries, Alexandra, the tenant of the Verger, decides to quit her house after concluding an arrangement with ATOSCA. Alexandra thanks every zadiste (i.e., development protester) who stays there until her departure, calling them 'heroes'. Immediately, Atosca begins the destruction work of the house and the cutting of all the trees. Zadistes try to resist the Gendarmerie in the house without success. Ecureuils (i.e., squirrels) live in the trees of the Verger ZAD (Zone to Defend). The driver of the excavator is admonished by the Gendarmerie for his dangerous behavior with the excavator, putting human lives in danger. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') wants the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. Verfeil, France, on September 16, 2024.

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#11580375

17 September 2024

Alexandra hugs a 'zadiste'. After months of negotiations and pressures from NGE/Atosca, and two incendiary attacks, Alexandra, the tenant of the 'Verger', decides to leave her house after concluding an arrangement with ATOSCA. Alexandra thanks every 'zadiste' (i.e., development protester) who stays there until her departure, calling them 'heroes'. Immediately, Atosca begins the destruction work of the house and the cutting of all the trees. 'Zadistes' try to resist the Gendarmerie in the house without success. 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') live in the trees of the 'Verger' ZAD (Zone to Defend). The driver of the excavator is admonished by the Gendarmerie for his dangerous behavior with the excavator, putting human lives in danger. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') wants the highway project to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. This takes place in Verfeil, France, on September 16, 2024.

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#11580376

17 September 2024

A gendarme gives a press conference as the workers wait to enter the 'Verger' ZAD. After months of negotiations and pressures from NGE/Atosca, two incendiary attacks occur. Alexandra, the tenant of the 'Verger,' decides to quit her house after concluding an arrangement with ATOSCA. Alexandra thanks every zadiste (i.e., development protester) who stays there until her departure, calling them 'heroes.' Immediately, Atosca begins the destruction work of the house and the cutting of all the trees. Zadistes try to resist the Gendarmerie in the house without success. 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') live in the trees of the 'Verger' ZAD (Zone to Defend). The driver of the excavator is admonished by the Gendarmerie for his dangerous behavior with the excavator, putting human lives in danger. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') wants the highway project to be stopped until all the judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. This takes place in Verfeil, France, on September 16, 2024.

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#11580378

17 September 2024

An excavator enters the 'Verger' ZAD to destroy it. After months of negotiations and pressures from NGE/Atosca, and two incendiary attacks, Alexandra, the tenant of the 'Verger,' decides to leave her house after concluding an arrangement with ATOSCA. Alexandra thanks every zadiste (development protester) who stays there until her departure, calling them 'heroes.' Immediately, Atosca begins the destruction work of the house and the cutting of all the trees. Zadistes try to resist the Gendarmerie in the house without success. 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) live in the trees of the 'Verger' ZAD (Zone to Defend). The driver of the excavator is admonished by the Gendarmerie for his dangerous behavior with the excavator, putting human lives in danger. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free) wants the highway project to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. This takes place in Verfeil, France, on September 16, 2024.

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#11580380

17 September 2024

An excavator removes a tree very close to 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) occupying another tree. After months of negotiations and pressures from NGE/Atosca, and two incendiary attacks, Alexandra, the tenant of the 'Verger,' decides to leave her house after reaching an arrangement with ATOSCA. Alexandra thanks every zadiste (development protester) who stays there until her departure, calling them 'heroes.' Immediately, Atosca begins the destruction of the house and the cutting of all the trees. 'Zadistes' try to resist the Gendarmerie in the house without success. 'Ecureuils' (squirrels) live in the trees of the 'Verger' ZAD (Zone to Defend). The driver of the excavator receives an admonishment from the Gendarmerie for his dangerous behavior with the excavator, putting human lives in danger. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free) wants the highway project to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. This takes place in Verfeil, France, on September 16, 2024.

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#11580382

17 September 2024

Squirrels stand in a tree to be torn off. After months of negotiations and pressures from NGE/Atosca, two incendiary attacks, Alexandra, the tenant of the 'Verger,' decides to quit her house after concluding an arrangement with ATOSCA. Alexandra thanks every zadiste (i.e., development protester) who stays there until her departure, calling them 'heroes.' Immediately, Atosca begins the destruction work of the house and the cutting of all the trees. Zadistes try to resist the Gendarmerie in the house without success. Squirrels live in the trees of the 'Verger' ZAD (Zone to Defend). The driver of the excavator is admonished by the Gendarmerie for his dangerous behavior with the excavator, putting human lives in danger. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') wants the highway to be stopped until all the justice decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. Verfeil, France, on September 16, 2024.

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#11580384

17 September 2024

An 'Ecureil' living in a tree films the driver of the excavator tearing a tree off. After months of negotiations and pressures from NGE/Atosca, and two attacks by incendiaries, Alexandra, the tenant of the 'Verger,' decides to quit her house after concluding an arrangement with ATOSCA. Alexandra thanks every zadiste (i.e., development protester) who stays there until her departure, calling them 'heroes.' Immediately, Atosca begins the destruction work of the house and the cutting of all the trees. 'Zadistes' try to resist the Gendarmerie in the house without success. 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') live in the trees of the 'Verger' ZAD (Zone to Defend). The driver of the excavator is admonished by the Gendarmerie for his dangerous behavior with the excavator, putting human lives in danger. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') wants the highway project to be stopped until all the judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. This takes place in Verfeil, France, on September 16, 2024.

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#11580386

17 September 2024

The driver of the excavator pushes a tree and tears it off. After months of negotiations and pressures from NGE/Atosca, and two attacks by incendiaries, Alexandra, the tenant of the 'Verger,' decides to quit her house after concluding an arrangement with ATOSCA. Alexandra thanks every zadiste (i.e., development protester) who stays there until her departure, calling them 'heroes.' Immediately, Atosca begins the destruction work of the house and the cutting of all the trees. 'Zadistes' try to resist the Gendarmerie in the house without success. 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') live in the trees of the 'Verger' ZAD (Zone to Defend). The driver of the excavator is admonished by the Gendarmerie for his dangerous behavior with the excavator, putting human lives in danger. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') wants the highway project to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. This takes place in Verfeil, France, on September 16, 2024.

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#11580388

17 September 2024

A woodcutter works after the driver of the excavator amputates the tree. After months of negotiations and pressures from NGE/Atosca, two attacks by incendiaries, Alexandra, the tenant of the 'Verger,' decides to quit her house after concluding an arrangement with ATOSCA. Alexandra thanks every zadiste (i.e., development protester) who stays there until her departure, calling them 'heroes.' Immediately, Atosca begins the destruction work of the house and the cutting of all the trees. 'Zadistes' try to resist the Gendarmerie in the house without success. 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') live in the trees of the 'Verger' ZAD (Zone to Defend). The driver of the excavator is admonished by the Gendarmerie for his dangerous behavior with the excavator, putting human lives in danger. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') wants the highway project to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. Verfeil, France, on September 16, 2024.

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#11580390

17 September 2024

Gendarmes push away zadists. After months of negotiations and pressures from NGE/Atosca, and two attacks by incendiaries, Alexandra, the tenant of the 'Verger,' decides to quit her house after concluding an arrangement with ATOSCA. Alexandra thanks every zadist (i.e., development protester) who stays there until her departure, calling them 'heroes.' Immediately, Atosca begins the destruction work of the house and the cutting of all the trees. Zadists try to resist the Gendarmerie in the house without success. 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') live in the trees of the 'Verger' ZAD (Zone to Defend). The driver of the excavator is admonished by the Gendarmerie for his dangerous behavior with the excavator, putting human lives in danger. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') wants the highway project to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. This takes place in Verfeil, France, on September 16, 2024.

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#11580392

17 September 2024

The excavator destroys the balcony of the 'Verger' house even though people stand on the roof of the house. After months of negotiations and pressures from NGE/Atosca, and two attacks by incendiaries, Alexandra, the tenant of the 'Verger,' decides to leave her house after concluding an arrangement with ATOSCA. Alexandra thanks every zadiste (i.e., development protester) who stays there until her departure, calling them 'heroes.' Immediately, Atosca begins the destruction work of the house and the cutting of all the trees. 'Zadistes' try to resist the Gendarmerie in the house without success. 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') live in the trees of the 'Verger' ZAD (Zone to Defend). The driver of the excavator is admonished by the Gendarmerie for his dangerous behavior with the excavator, putting human lives in danger. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') wants the highway project to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. This takes place in Verfeil, France, on September 16, 2024.

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#11580395

17 September 2024

The excavator destroys the balcony of the 'Verger' house even though people stand on the roof of the house. After months of negotiations and pressures from NGE/Atosca, and two attacks by incendiaries, Alexandra, the tenant of the 'Verger,' decides to leave her house after concluding an arrangement with ATOSCA. Alexandra thanks every zadiste (i.e., development protester) who stays there until her departure, calling them 'heroes.' Immediately, Atosca begins the destruction work of the house and the cutting of all the trees. 'Zadistes' try to resist the Gendarmerie in the house without success. 'Ecureuils' (i.e., 'squirrels') live in the trees of the 'Verger' ZAD (Zone to Defend). The driver of the excavator is admonished by the Gendarmerie for his dangerous behavior with the excavator, putting human lives in danger. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (i.e., 'The Way is Free') wants the highway project to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. This takes place in Verfeil, France, on September 16, 2024.

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#11580396

17 September 2024

A protester shows a tree frog, a protected species, found amid the cut trees in the 'Verger'. After months of negotiations and pressures from NGE/Atosca, and two incendiary attacks, Alexandra, the tenant of the 'Verger', decides to leave her house after concluding an arrangement with ATOSCA. Alexandra thanks every protester who stays there until her departure and calls them 'heroes'. Immediately, Atosca begins the destruction work of the house and the cutting of all the trees. Protesters try to resist the Gendarmerie in the house without success. 'Squirrels' live in the trees of the 'Verger' ZAD (Zone to Defend). The driver of the excavator is admonished by the Gendarmerie for his dangerous behavior with the excavator, putting human lives in danger. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' (The Way is Free) wants the highway project to be stopped until all judicial decisions on the content are given. All expropriations for farmers are not cleared. Opponents of this project say that the reprofiling of the N126 will be sufficient for the 6,000 vehicles planned per day and would cost far less money. The A69 highway will cost EUR512 million (in 2018 euros without inflation) for 53 kilometers. More than 100 protected species and 400 hectares of agricultural fields will be destroyed. Verfeil, France, on September 16, 2024.

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