Partygoers gather for illegal rave at French military site despite ordnance warnings
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Updated · FRANCE 24 English · May 2
Partygoers gather for illegal rave at French military site despite ordnance warnings
9 articles · Updated · FRANCE 24 English · May 2
Authorities said about 20,000 people were on the site near Bourges on Saturday, with organisers expecting up to 30,000 over the weekend, including visitors from neighbouring countries.
The prefecture called the area extremely dangerous because old unexploded artillery shells may remain, while 600 police and 45 firefighters were deployed and a dozen people were treated for minor injuries.
The gathering began on Friday and is being framed by participants as a protest against tighter French laws targeting illegal techno events, while nearby residents brace for disruption.
Could the crackdown on rave culture in France actually fuel more dangerous, underground gatherings in response to tougher laws?
How did thousands manage to organize and attend a massive rave on a known military danger zone despite official warnings and police presence?