Embassy of Japan in France
1. On Sunday, July 21, 2024, the police in Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, announced that they had detained Paul Watson, former representative of Sea Shepherd (SS), who entered Greenland by ship, based on an international arrest warrant issued by Interpol at the request of Japan. In response to this event, rallies demanding the release of the former representative have been held in various cities across France, organized by Sea Shepherd (SS) France and its regional branches. Additionally, similar gatherings are being called for on social media, scheduled for Thursday, August 22, in La Rochelle, and Saturday, August 24, in Paris (details below). It is anticipated that protests against Japan may escalate.
[August 22 (Thursday)]
• La Rochelle (Old Port Area) 18:30 – 20:00
[August 24 (Saturday)]
• Paris (Place de la Nation, 11th Arrondissement) 14:00 – 17:00
2. In France, various demonstrations and gatherings are generally held, especially on weekends. While authorized demonstrations and gatherings are usually conducted peacefully, it is important to remain informed by following the latest news reports to avoid getting caught up in any unforeseen incidents. Prioritize your safety by staying away from areas where gatherings are taking place, and if you encounter such events, leave the area immediately.
Consular Office in Lyon
On Sunday, July 21, 2024, the police in Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, announced that they had detained Paul Watson, the former leader of Sea Shepherd (SS), who had entered Greenland by ship, based on an international warrant issued by Interpol at the request of Japan. In response to this situation, gatherings calling for the release of the former leader have been held in various cities across France, organized by Sea Shepherd (SS) France and its branches. In Lyon, a gathering is scheduled to take place on the 24th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Place Saint-Jean in the 5th arrondissement. It is anticipated that protests against Japan may escalate in the future.
Marseille Consulate-General
In France, various demonstrations and gatherings are commonly held, especially on weekends. While authorized demonstrations and gatherings are usually conducted peacefully, it is essential to stay informed through news reports to avoid getting caught up in any unforeseen incidents. Prioritize your safety by avoiding areas where gatherings or demonstrations are taking place, and if you find yourself in the vicinity of such events, quickly leave the area.
1. On Sunday, July 21, 2024, the police in Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, announced that they had detained former Sea Shepherd (SS) leader Paul Watson, who entered Greenland by ship, based on an international warrant issued by INTERPOL at Japan’s request. Following this event, rallies calling for the release of the former leader have been held in various cities across France, organized by Sea Shepherd (SS) France and its branches. In the southern French region, a similar rally has been called for on social media to be held in Banyuls-sur-Mer on Saturday, August 24 (Banyuls Port, 16:30-17:30). It is possible that protests against Japan may increase in the future.
2. In France, various demonstrations and gatherings are generally held, especially on weekends. While most authorized demonstrations and gatherings are conducted peacefully, it is important to stay informed through the media and other sources to avoid getting involved in any unforeseen incidents. Prioritize your safety by avoiding areas where rallies or gatherings are taking place, and if you encounter such events, leave the area immediately.
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