Long-forbidden French anti-riot force sent to Martinique as thousands defy bans on protests
- France has deployed special anti-riot police, banned for 65 years, to Martinique where protests have occurred despite government bans.
- Protests were forbidden in Fort-de-France, Le Lamentin, Ducos, and Le Robert until Monday, following violent demonstrations.
- Martinique's leaders requested the forces, which received criticism, with Béatrice Bellay stating, “Martinique is not in a civil war.
26 Articles
26 Articles
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, not used in the last 65 years, has prompted an outcry from some politicians.
After riots, protests against the high cost of living in the French overseas territory of Martinique were banned. A police force was flown in to enforce the ban, which has brought back sad memories there.
Associated Press News
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. That's where protests have continued despite the
![Lenta.RU [🇷🇺-affiliated]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgroundnews.b-cdn.net%2Finterests%2F54d337f93d4216c40f0bbf0a3a7b46c926c46551.jpg%3Fwidth%3D24&w=64&q=75){kind=small}
France has sent an elite CRS8 special forces unit to Martinique's overseas department to combat street riots. This is reported by BFM TV. “CRS8... will be deployed to Martinique in the coming hours, as the island has been suffering from violence for several days,” the publication noted, citing French police sources. The CRS8 division was created in 2021 specifically to combat street demonstrations. Protests in Martinique have been going on for s…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources are Center
![Lenta.RU [🇷🇺-affiliated]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgroundnews.b-cdn.net%2Finterests%2F54d337f93d4216c40f0bbf0a3a7b46c926c46551.jpg%3Fwidth%3D60&w=128&q=75)
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
