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French police disperse demonstrators from port blockade over reservoir construction

French police removed demonstrators from the western port of La Rochelle with tear gas this Saturday, as environmentalists and small farmers mobilised against massive irrigation reservoirs under construction.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 20, 2024

Protest convoy slams 'water grab' by French agriculture sector

Protest convoy slams 'water grab' by French agriculture sector

A convoy of environmental campaigners set off from rural France on Friday to protest the construction of large-scale reservoirs they say amount to "water grabbing" by the agriculture industry.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 18, 2023

France to shut down climate protest group citing public safety risks

France to shut down climate protest group citing public safety risks

Les Soulèvements de La Terre uses direct action aimed at big business interests

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023

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France to shut down climate NGO after protest violence

French authorities are expected shortly to issue a decree shutting down a climate activist group after demonstrators clashed with police over a controversial irrigation project that left one man in a coma.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 20, 2023

Violent clashes erupt in western France over agro-industry water project

Dozens of people were injured on Saturday as French security forces clashed with environmental campaigners in Sainte-Soline in western France. The activists were protesting against the construction of water reservoirs for the agricultural industry.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 25, 2023

French police clash with protesters opposed to reservoir plans

One police officer and a protester were seriously injured on Saturday in clashes during an unauthorised demonstration against the construction of a water reservoir for farm irrigation in western France.

Reuters · Mar 25, 2023

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