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Environment: Paul Watson, the whale defender arrested in Greenland
Environment: Paul Watson, the whale defender arrested in Greenland
(France 2)
Wanted by Japan, the founder of the NGO Sea Shepherd has become known for his violent actions at sea. French personalities are calling on France to act for his release.
Barely arrived in Greenland, Paul Watson is arrested on board his ship and forcibly taken away by the police. The environmental activist had just docked to refuel. He and his teams were on their way to intercept a Japanese ship specializing in whaling. A practice still authorized in Japanese waters.
Japan, which has issued an international arrest warrant against the Sea Shepherd association, accuses it of damaging a whaling ship. A Canadian national and French resident, Paul Watson will be brought before a court that will decide whether he should be extradited to Japan, which is feared by the members of his foundation. The announcement generated a wave of support on social networks. Brigitte Bardot, Nagui, Pierre Niney and Hugo Clément, several personalities are asking Emmanuel Macron to act for his release.
