22 Nov 2023 | 10:48 AM UTC
France: Farmers staging vehicle protest in Toulouse, Nov. 22
Farmers staging vehicle protest in Toulouse, France, Nov. 22; heightened security, traffic disruptions reported.
Unionized farmers are demonstrating in Toulouse Nov. 22. Authorities estimate that over 100 slow-moving agricultural vehicles are converging on the city center and will block traffic on major roads. Participants will also demonstrate in front of the Cite Administrative building in the Compans-Caffarelli area of Toulouse. The action is over various grievances, including taxation of agricultural fuel and government policies on organic produce.
Additional police are deployed to monitor and facilitate the action. The protest itself and related security measures, such as road closures and movement restrictions, will likely result in localized transport disruptions in the city center. The action is likely to proceed peacefully. This action follows similar events in Toulouse throughout 2023. Further protests are likely.
Avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution and to mitigate associated disruptions. Heed instructions from security services. Check for disruptions and allow extra time to reach destinations in central Toulouse Nov. 22.
