France: Anti-whaling groups hold rallies

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Embassy of Japan in Paris

Sea Shepherd (SS) France, an anti-whaling organization, will hold rallies in several French cities on Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4, to demand the release of former SS representative Paul Watson, who was taken into custody in Greenland, an autonomous region of Denmark. Please stay informed through the media and prioritize your safety by avoiding areas where rallies are being held. If you encounter a rally, leave the area immediately.

1. On July 21, 2024, the police in Greenland announced the arrest of former SS representative Paul Watson, who had entered Greenland by ship, based on an ICPO international warrant issued at Japan’s request. In response, Sea Shepherd (SS) France will hold rallies in several French cities on August 3 and 4 to demand his release. Protests against Japan are expected to grow.

Rally Locations and Times:

– Paris (11th arrondissement, Place de la Nation): 14:00-17:00 on August 3
– Lille (Place de la République): 14:00-16:00
– La Rochelle (Old Port): 14:00-17:00
– Rennes (Place de la Republique): 14:00-16:00
– Osgoode (South Place of Osgoode): 14:00-15:30
– Getary (Port of Getary): 11:30-12:30 on August 4

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2. In France, various demonstrations and rallies typically occur around the weekend. To avoid any issues, stay updated through the media, avoid rally areas, and leave if you encounter a rally to ensure your safety.

Consulate-General of Japan in Marseille

Sea Shepherd (SS) France will hold rallies in several French cities on Saturday, August 3, and Sunday, August 4, to demand the release of Paul Watson, former head of SS, who was taken into custody in Greenland, an autonomous region of Denmark. Please stay informed through the media and prioritize your safety by avoiding areas where rallies are held. If you come across a rally, leave the area immediately.

1. On July 21, 2024, the police in Greenland announced the arrest of former SS representative Paul Watson, based on an ICPO international warrant issued at Japan’s request. In response, Sea Shepherd (SS) France will hold rallies in several French cities on August 3 and 4 to demand his release. Protests against Japan are expected to expand.

Rally Locations and Times (Southern France):
– Marseille (Vieux Port): 17:00-20:00 on August 3
– Toulouse (Jean Jaures): 14:00-17:00
– Montpellier (Place de la Comedie): 14:00-16:00
– Banyuls sur Mer (Port de Plaisance): 15:30-17:30

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2. In France, various demonstrations and rallies generally occur on weekends. To avoid issues, stay updated through the media, avoid areas where demonstrations or rallies are taking place, and leave the area as soon as possible if you encounter one to ensure your safety.

Consulate-General of Strasbourg

On July 21, 2024, the police of Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, announced that they have taken into custody former representative of the SS Paul Watson, who entered Greenland by ship, based on an International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO) international arrangement issued at the request of Japan. Sea Shepherd France announced on its website that it will hold rallies in several French cities on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4 to demand the release of the former representative. In Strasbourg, a rally has been called for Saturday, August 3, from 14:00 to 17:00 at Place Kléber. It is expected that protests against Japan will expand in the future.

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