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French police clash with protesters in Martinique amid growing discontent

BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 23. The French police have once again pulled out all the stops, using force against demonstrators in Martinique, TurkicWorld reports.

Residents hit the pavement to stand up for their rights, but found themselves in hot water with law enforcement, facing violence and arrests.

The growing economic and social inequalities in Martinique, brought about by the colonial policies of France, were the driving forces behind the protests.

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