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French Police Clear Forest Protest Camp at Controversial Dam Project Site
The site, which has been occupied since 2013, was cleared within a matter of hours Friday, but some protesters have vowed to continue the fight for the biodiverse wetlands.
Farmers Clash With Activists Over Divisive Dam Near Wetlands in Southern France
French farmers and environmental activists reportedly “came to blows several times” during ongoing protests over a proposed dam in the Sivens Forest.
'Something Has to Be Done in Protest': Tension Escalates as Paris Students Blockade 20 Schools
VICE News speaks with demonstrators who blocked access to 20 high schools and marched throughout Paris to protest police violence.
Body Found Near Disputed Dam Site in France's Sivens Forest
An investigation is ongoing after a body was discovered near a site where thousands of activists have clashed with authorities over plans to clear woodlands near the city of Toulouse.
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