France: Anti-nuclear activists to protest in central Rouen Oct. 12 and at Penly, Oct. 13

Anti-nuclear activists plan to protest in central Rouen, Oct. 12 and at the Penly Nuclear Power Station, Oct. 13. Campaign groups will denounce renewed investments in nuclear power. Organizers plan a weekend of festival events including concerts and conferences. The most disruptive events are likely to be:

• Oct. 12: Protestors will march along the banks of the River Seine in Rouen, starting at the Campaigners' village between the Jeanne d’Arc and Guillaume le Conquerant bridges, 14:30-17:00,

• Oct. 13: Protestors will gather at St Martin en Campagne beach by the Penly Nuclear Power Station from 11:00

It is likely that several hundred to low thousands will take part in the events.

Authorities will likely deploy heightened security to the protest events. Road closures and security measures will likely prompt transport and business disruptions. The events will likely pass off peacefully.