France seeks to quell food-price unrest in overseas territory
A curfew has been declared in Martinique following renewed violence over the soaring cost of goods Read Full Article at RT.com
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A curfew has been declared in Martinique following renewed violence
France imposed another curfew on Friday on the Caribbean island of Martinique, amid violent protests over the soaring cost of living that have raging there for more than a month.
At least one person has been killed and 26 police officers injured in riots since the start of the week, and multiple stores have been looted. Videos circulating on social media show demonstrators putting up burning barricades and throwing rocks and bottles at police, who responded with tear gas.
The local French administration has announced a ban on public gatherings across the territory until October 14. The sale of items that could potentially be used for arson has also been prohibited, according to Reuters.
The local government has issued a statement stressing that no police officers used their weapons during the riots, and that the death of a civilian is being investigated, according to ABC News.
