the organizers of the trade port blockade avoided the prefect’s meeting

The three organizations have actually called for a “blockade and gleeful siege” of the commercial port, a symbol of a productive agricultural system that monopolizes water resources. This is a Wider mobilization against projects to create replacement resources for agricultural irrigation planned for July 16-21 in Melle, Deux-Sèvresand raises fears of new violent confrontations with the police.

The prefect of Charente-Maritime therefore said that he invited the organizations to present in writing “the progress of their measures and the assistance system”. And to explain: “An event organized on a public highway must be notified to the competent administrative body at least three days before the event. »

Prohibition?

Therefore, it is the responsibility of the organizer to “ensure compliance with the rules, ensure that the assembly is non-violent, and implement an appropriate rescue system,” who “needs to ensure and demonstrate that there is no risk.” respect for public order, protection of individuals and assistance to people. »And to warn: “All useful measures will be taken”.

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