France has dispatched a special anti-riot police force to the French Caribbean island of Martinique, marking the return of a unit that had been banned for 65 years. The deployment comes in response to ongoing protests on the island, despite the government's prohibition of demonstrations in certain areas and the imposition of a curfew.
Last week, violent protests erupted in Martinique over the high cost of living, resulting in injuries to several police officers and a civilian. The unrest included gunfire, tear gas deployment by police, and reports of looting at various stores.
