2024-03-25 20:09:54
A similar action was launched before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. Legally, occupying a tree is not an offense.
Around noon, around twenty police officers – including some from the Raid – just blocked this square in the city center long enough to take down a banner with the inscription “Victory of the living, who are the criminals?” » and the word “A69” crossed out. The intervention lasted regarding half an hour and took place without violence. A device was maintained on site to avoid any danger. “It’s good natured,” a police source admitted.
The “squirrels” settled in the city center around 6:30 a.m.
Thierry David/SO
On the GNSA side, we actually insisted on the fact that this demonstration of a particular type took place “peacefully, with respect for the police and without any damage to the trees”. Around 5:45 p.m., the activists even received a visit from the mayor, Pierre Hurmic, who sent them fruit and cookies. Organic. “The devil is in the details,” smiles the chosen one.
Pierre Hurmic said he wanted to ensure that relations with the police were peaceful: “This demonstration took place in a respectful manner. Discussions took place with people from Bordeaux who passed through there. We were able to denounce a predicted ecological massacre. »
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