The anger of the fishermen does not subside. Since last week, Breton fishermen have been increasing their actions to denounce the constraints that weigh on the sector which is “in danger of death according to them. After a mobilization on Wednesday in Rennes which had degenerated into violent clashes with the police, the fishermen resumed action on Friday by blocking the marina of Lorient and ransacking the premises of the professional organization Pêcheurs de Bretagne. They have again been blocking the fishing port of Lorient since late Sunday afternoon.
This Monday morning, around thirty of them also took the direction of Riec-sur-Belon (Finistère) to demonstrate in front of the home of Lamya Essemlali, president of Sea Sheperd France. They accuse the NGO of wanting to ban all forms of fishing following the decision of the Council of State to close certain fishing areas in the Bay of Biscay in order to limit the accidental capture of dolphins. According The Telegramgendarmes were dispatched to the site to avoid possible damage to the property.
NGO volunteers attacked on Saturday in Vendée
After a calm gathering, the fishermen then went to the Concarneau auction in the morning. “They think we are responsible for everything that happens to them, that we want the death of small fishermen, told AFP Lamya Essemlali, who was not there. We never said we wanted fishing to stop, that’s unrealistic. On the other hand, we want to preserve the ocean and limit disastrous fishing techniques and for there to be more control. »
On Saturday, two volunteers from the ocean defense NGO had already been assaulted by “five fishermen” during a food drive in Vendée. Sea Shepherd France indicates that it has filed a complaint for assault and battery.