In early 2024, a political and economic crisis broke out in the French territory of Mayotte.
Background edit
Mayotte is the poorest department in France.[1] Despite this, Mayotte is wealthy compared to Madagascar and Comoros, and economic migrants have come to Mayotte in search for work.[2] In 2018, illegal immigrants were rounded up by police which led to unrest.[3] In 2021, 54 Members of Parliament warned of "impending social chaos" due to severe poverty and illegal immigration.[4] In early 2023, slums were razed.[1] Emergency vehicles announced they would not drive at night in December 2023.[5] Droughts led to water shortages and protests were held.[6] Mayotte has been suffering from underinvestment.[7]
Events edit
The President of the National Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet, visited Mayotte in January 2024.[8] Police operations were conducted.[9] A fortnight of protests broke out.[10] Roads have been blocked disrupting the economy and causing food shortages.[11] Violence and curfews have been reported.[12]
Minister of the Interior and Overseas Gérald Darmanin visited the island and announced that the automatic right to French citizenship by virtue of birth on Mayotte is to be restricted.[13]
References edit
- ^ a b Jesuthasan, Meerie (2023-05-31). "'Insulted, humiliated, hunted': plight of migrants as slums razed in French territory of Mayotte". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "France's plan to crack down on Indian Ocean migration". BBC News. 2023-04-13. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "Mayotte unrest: French island residents round up 'foreigners'". BBC News. 2018-03-17. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "MPs warn of impending social chaos in French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte". RFI. 2021-04-01. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "MAYOTTE : LES VÉHICULES DE SECOURS NE ROULERONT PLUS LA NUIT, APRÈS L'AGRESSION D'UN ÉQUIPAGE". C News. 2023-12-19.
- ^ "France's poorest island is parched because of drought and underinvestment". AP News. 2023-11-12. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ GREGOIRE MEROT (2023-11-13). "France's poorest island is parched because of drought and underinvestment". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "Mayotte: Yaël Braun-Pivet, présidente de l'Assemblée nationale française, en visite pour soutenir les élus et la population". RFI (in French). 2024-01-11. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "Mayotte: après la fin de l'opération Wuambushu, les difficultés demeurent, les moyens manquent toujours". RFI (in French). 2024-01-13. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "En proie à l'insécurité, paralysée par les barrages, Mayotte interpelle l'État". Le Figaro (in French). 2024-02-04. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "Blocages à Mayotte: une partie de la population manifeste avec virulence". RFI (in French). 2024-02-07. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
- ^ "VIOLENCES À MAYOTTE : "ON PRÉFÈRE RESTER CHEZ NOUS À PARTIR DE 18H", SE DÉSESPÈRE CET HABITANT". C News. 2024-02-09.
- ^ "French citizenship row engulfs Indian Ocean island of Mayotte". BBC News. 2024-02-15. Retrieved 2024-02-26.