Up to 30,000 expected at French military site for illegal rave despite unexploded mortar risk
France 24 • • world
Key Points:
- Approximately 20,000 people attended an illegal rave at a military site near Bourges, France, with organizers expecting up to 30,000 attendees over the weekend despite safety warnings.
- Authorities highlighted the danger posed by unexploded ordnance on the 150-year-old military site, urging partygoers to avoid nearby woods due to the risk of old artillery shells.
- The government has mobilized around 600 police officers and 45 firefighters to ensure safety and minimize disturbances, although the event remains illegal.
- Attendees view the rave as both a social gathering and a protest against stricter laws targeting illegal techno parties.
- No major incidents have occurred, but about a dozen people have received treatment for minor injuries.
