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Added on the 12/08/2022 16:06:17 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
French police used tear gas to disperse protestors during a demonstration against massive water reserves in western France. More than 3000 police are on the ground for the second day of demontrations against the agro-industry projects. IMAGES
Trial resumes for Benoit Feuillu and four other alleged organisers of two banned demonstrations in western rural France. The activists argue they fight to preserve water and are opposing large artificials reservoirs or "bassines" which they see as a way to monopolise water resources for the farming industry. in October 2022 and specially, in March 2023, the protests turned into violent clashes with police with many protesters injured. SOUNDBITE
Around a hundred French firefighters and Civil Security rescue workers prepare to leave Marignane in the south of France for Quebec to take part in a fight against blazes that have shrouded US cities in smoke. IMAGES
French police aim a water cannon at protesters dressed in black in the city of Rennes as President Emmanuel Macron signs a law raising the retirement age from 62 to 64. Police were targeted with fireworks and threw tear gas canisters toward protesters. IMAGES
The French Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, has initiated the dissolution of the environmental activism group "Soulèvements de la terre" (Earth Rising), which he accuses of being behind violent actions in Sainte-Soline, the site of a recent water dispute. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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