A crowd of 200 gathered near a migrant camp in Saint-Brieuc as storm Austen looms and authorities threaten evacuation.
Protest at migrant camp
Approximately 200 people gathered around the camp of the collective for undocumented migrants in front of the prefecture of Côtes-d'Armor, in Saint-Brieuc, on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Evacuation threat looms
The gathering occurred under the threat of an evacuation as the storm Austen approaches, prompting concerns about the safety of those living in the camp. Storm Austen intensifies
Storm Austen is a powerful weather system that has been moving across the region, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, which could complicate any planned evacuation efforts. Local authorities on alert
Local authorities are reportedly on high alert, preparing for potential emergency measures to ensure the safety of both the migrants and the local population during the storm.
