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Martinique extends night curfew amid rising urban violence and roadblocks

Shoppers browse at a supermarket in Fort-de-France, on the French Caribbean island of Martinique on 14 October, amid riots over rising prices. © AFP - Philippe Lopez

The prefecture of Martinique announced on Monday that the night curfew has been extended until 28 October across the French Caribbean island. This decision comes in response to a recent surge in urban violence, which has seen multiple roadblocks and incidents over the past weeks.

In an official decree, the prefecture of Martinique stated that "all movement of individuals in public spaces is prohibited between midnight and 5.00 am until 28 October."

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