Riot Police In The ZAD 'Crem'Arbre' Against The A69 Highway Toulouse-Castres
Protesters are trying to advance towards the ZAD 'Crem'Arbre,' which is being blocked by Gendarmes Mobiles (riot police). In the woods in Saix, Tarn, France, on February 17, 2024, opponents of the planned A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres have set up a ZAD, or 'Zone To Defend,' named 'Crem'Arbre.' Activists, referred to 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 their supplies of food and water from sympathizers. MP Karen Erodi has attempted to enter the ZAD, which is illegally blocked by the Gendarmes Mobiles, but without success. The riot police 'Gendarmerie Mobile' have 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 lands. The main collective 'La Voie est Libre' ('The Way is Fr
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