France: Protest planned in Nantes May 30

Event

A protest is planned to take place in Nantes (Pays de la Loire region) on Wednesday, May 30. Demonstrators are expected to gather at Place du Bouffay at 18:00 (local time). A heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions are expected near the protest site.

Context

The protest is reportedly being organized to denounce the wounding of a protester by security forces in clashes between demonstrators and security forces in nearby Notre-Dame-des-Landes (Pays de la Loire) on May 22. The clashes broke out as security forces attempted to forcibly remove demonstrators from a deserted airport project site.

Advice

Individuals in Nantes are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all demonstrations and gatherings as a precaution, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.