France sends forbidden anti-riot force to Martinique
Long-forbidden French anti-riot force sent to Martinique as thousands defy bans on protests
The French government has sent a special anti-riot police unit that’s been banned for 65 years to the French Caribbean island of Martinique
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 sends anti-riot force to Martinique as thousands defy bans on protests
France has sent a group of special anti-riot police that’s been banned for 65 years to the French Caribbean island of Martinique, where protesters have gathered despite the government barring demonstrations in parts of the island.
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.
French anti-riot police sent to Martinique to enforce protest bans
The French government has sent a group of special anti-riot police to the French Caribbean island of Martinique, where protesters have gathered despite bans on demonstrations in some areas. The measure,
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 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.
Gunfire injures 6 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.
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Special anti-riot police from France deployed to Martinique amid ongoing protests over cost of living
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