In images, in pictures. In Rouen, more than 200 people gathered in support of the Palestinians

Posted on 05/15/2021 at 6:23 pm

Two events were scheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2021 on the Place de l’Hotel-de-Ville in Rouen: one officially declared in support of Colombians, and one born on social networks in support of Palestinians.

Protesters in support of Colombians gathered in Place de l’Hotel-de-Ville – Paris-Normandie

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Protesters in support of Colombians gathered in Place de l’Hotel-de-Ville – Paris-Normandie

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Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at Hôtel-de-Ville square before taking to the streets of Rouen – Paris-normandie

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Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at Hôtel-de-Ville square before taking to the streets of Rouen – Paris-Normandie

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Pro-Palestinian protesters marched through the streets of Rouen – Paris-Normandie

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Pro-Palestinian protesters marched to Cathedral Square – Paris-Normandie

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Pro-Palestinian protesters disperse once they reach Cathedral Square – Paris-Normandie

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Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in Place de l’Hotel de Ville before taking to the streets of Rouen – Paris-Normandie

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Two events, two atmospheres. Saturday, May 15, 2021, the prefecture of Rouen recorded a rally on the Place de l’Hotel-de-Ville, from 2 p.m., in support of the Colombians. But in the end, the twenty or so people present were quickly eclipsed, around 3 p.m., by a more massive influx of support for Palestine. These demonstrators also went to the city center.

A cordon of CRS barred their access to rue Jeanne-d’Arc. They finally gathered in Cathedral Square before dispersing peacefully. Although the size and shape of the two protests differed, they came together in their primary purpose: to show support for an oppressed people.

Denounce violence

“After months of crises, Colombians are experiencing great economic difficulties, says Martin Ocampo, who came to show his support for Colombians. Today, 40% of Colombians live below the poverty line. ” However, a tax reform increasing VAT and taxing basic necessities is currently under discussion in the Colombian Senate. Since April 28, 2021, the people have demonstrated against this reform but the repression is bloody. “There are around 40 dead and hundreds of missing. “

Rallies in support of the Colombian people will be organized every Saturday in Rouen, until the end of this violence.

An “unacceptable” amalgam

On the pro-Palestinian side, the speech was more virulent: “The expulsions of Palestinians have increased, violence has increased by 200% in six months, denounces Martine. All fundamental rights are violated. “

Marie-Hélène Duverger, NPA activist, recalls that “France is the only country that has banned demonstrations of solidarity with the Palestinian people. We defend the right of peoples to self-determination, this is not anti-Semitism. This amalgamation is unacceptable in a democracy like France! “

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