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Protests against the high cost of living took place on October 17
A day of protests was held across the entire country on October 17. According to TV5Monde, these gatherings brought together trade unions, high school students, and yellow vests to protest against the rising cost of life. The network specifies that this mobilization was marked by tensions and violence. Various speakers commented on the matter, including Abdelkader Abderrahmane, a high school student at Lycée Saint-Éxupéry in Créteil, yellow vest David Guin, as well as researcher Laurent Frajerman.
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Specific demands in Mayotte
Residents of the island took advantage of Saturday, October 17 to denounce the differences in treatment compared to mainland France, Mayotte Hebdo reports. Messages displayed on signs declared "Mayotte is forgotten, but we have not disappeared!" and "French on paper, forgotten on the ground." According to the newspaper, the protesters highlighted shortcomings affecting access to healthcare, drinking water, and education, using the rallying cry "October 17 is also for…". A comparative study by Insee carried out in 2022 revealed that food products there reached prices 30% higher than those in mainland France.
Opposition to security choices
According to France 24 — Monde, three days after these marches, the operation of the police system as well as the measures adopted are raising questions. The representative of the UN1TÉ union, police officer Bruno Bartocetti, provided explanations regarding this handling of law enforcement.
Reporting by Mayotte Hebdo
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