Martinique bans demonstrations after violent protests
Authorities are banning demonstrations in four municipalities after violent protests over rising living costs led to the imposition of a curfew earlier this week.
AuthoritiesAuthorities in Martinique are banning demonstrations in four municipalities after violent protests over rising living costs led to the imposition of a curfew earlier this week, according to a statement issued on Saturday, reports Yahoo! News.
Martinique's prefect, the local representative of France's central government in the overseas territory, said in the statement that all protests were forbidden until Monday in the municipalities of Fort-de-France, Le Lamentin, Ducos and Le Robert.
"The aim of this measure is to put an end to the violence and damage committed at gatherings, as well as the many obstacles to daily life and freedom of movement that affect the entire population, particularly at weekends," the prefect said.
