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During the night of Friday 19 to Saturday 20 November, violence and looting took place in Guadeloupe. The police will receive reinforcements during the weekend, in order to try to calm the situation.
Waking up is difficult in several cities of Guadeloupe after the night of Friday 19 to Saturday 20 November, very eventful. Despite the curfew imposed on Friday, looting took place in many businesses. On a roundabout in Petit-Bourg, several cars were burnt. During the night, clashes pitted young people against the police. “I saw fires, […] firearms“, testifies a resident.
Targeted by mortar fire, the police made several arrests. At least 29 people were arrested. Deputy mayor of Pointe-à-Pitre and in charge of security, Henri Angélique evokes a “toll of desolation, sadnessThe authorities will be supported by reinforcements. 200 police and gendarmes should arrive to help restore order. An interministerial crisis committee was convened in Paris on Saturday evening.
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