Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
National
RFI

France bans protests in Martinique following riots over soaring prices

Police parked on a road in Fort-de-France in the French Caribbean island of Martinique on September 24, 2024. © Ed Jones, AFP

France has announced new curfew measures to quell unrest on its Caribbean island of Martinique after fresh riots over rising prices resulted in one death, 26 injured officers and widespread looting.

The French administration in Martinique on Thursday announced a ban on public gatherings until 14 October and imposed a curfew from 9pm to 5am.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.