This first spring weekend is punctuated by protest mobilizations. Two events are taking place this Saturday March 20 at the beginning of the afternoon in Bordeaux
Six Bordeaux demonstrations were declared in the prefecture for this weekend, including two this Saturday, March 20. The march of the Mutual Aid, Truth and Justice network thus starts from the Place de la Bourse and ends at the Place de la République. The appointment was given at 13:12. Also on Saturday, at 2:30 p.m., a rally took place in front of the TNBA, as part of the Day of mobilization for the reopening of theaters.
1:50 p.m.: More than 200 demonstrators are present at Place de la Bourse
2 pm: the demonstrators observe a minute of applause for the benefit of the families and the wounded to demand more justice and sing the song “Bloody Week” in memory of the Paris Commune, whose 150th anniversary is being celebrated.
2:15 p.m .: The procession shakes and begins its journey.
2:25 p.m.: The ranks of the demonstrators have grown. There are about 400 people.
2:30 p.m .: The procession has branched off towards the Cours Victor-Hugo and is progressing towards the center of Bordeaux. A recording lists the names of “victims of police violence”.
Video: Myriam, member of Clap 33, explains the demands of this Saturday’s march.
2:50 p.m .: The security forces around the demonstration.
2:55 p.m.: The demonstrators take the Cours Pasteur and progress on the tram rails in the direction of the Place de la Victoire with cries of “police everywhere, justice nowhere”.
3:05 p.m.: Hundreds of demonstrators arrive at Place de la Victoire.
3:20 p.m.: After a short break, Place de la Victoire, the demonstrators take the course of the Marne. Police officers regulate traffic to avoid incidents.
3:30 p.m .: The procession bypasses the Capucins market and heads towards Place Saint-Michel. The sound system spits out rap. A group of policemen with shields parked next to the police station.
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