France sends anti-riot force to Martinique
France sends forbidden anti-riot force to Martinique as thousands defy protest ban
Violent protests erupted on the island last week over the high cost of living, with gunfire injuring at least six police officers and one civilian.
Two powerful unions join protests in Martinique over the high cost of living
Two powerful unions on the French Caribbean island of Martinique have joined protests against high living costs that recently have prompted France to send anti-riot police.
France deploys anti-riot police to Martinique amid protests over rising living costs
The French government deployed anti-riot police, the Republican Security Companies (CRS) 8, to Martinique on Sunday in response to ongoing protests against the rising cost of living on the French
France sends banned riot police to Martinique
Martinique, which has a majority-Black population, has been colonized by France since the 17th century. Residents of Martinique pay an estimated 30 to 40% more for food than residents of France. White and French residents of Martinique also hold outsized political and economic power.
France Sends Controversial Anti-Riot Police to Martinique Amid Protests
France has deployed a special anti-riot police unit to Martinique, sparking controversy. Despite bans on protests due to violent demonstrations over the high cost of living, large peaceful gatherings have continued.
Violent Riots, Curfew Over Martinique’s High Cost of Living
Fort-de-France curfew, which is in effect from 9 PM to 5 AM in the port area and other sections of the city, will continue until at least September 23.
Gunfire injures six police officers in Martinique during protests over living costs
Officials in the French Caribbean island of Martinique say at least six police officers have been injured by gunfire during violent protests over the high cost of living.
Sindicatos de Martinica se suman a protestas contra el alto costo de la vida
Dos poderosos sindicatos en la isla francesa caribeña de Martinica se han unido a las protestas por el alto costo de la vida que llevaron a Francia a despachar policías antimotines.
Thousands defy bans on protests in Martinique
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Authorities in the French overseas territory of Martinique have imposed a curfew in several areas of the city of ...