BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 15. The International Front for the Liberation of French Colonies has issued a statement regarding the revolt in Martinique, Trend reports.
"The revolt, following the unrest in Kanak (New Caledonia), is not an isolated event. France ignores the legitimate demands of the people in these territories and responds only with repression and violence. The economies of Martinique and New Caledonia are in decline; trade revenues are fully appropriated by the colonizers. All profits generated by Kanak in the Pacific and by the locals on the Caribbean coast are funneled into the French state budget through VAT," the statement said.
According to the statement, the social unrest in Martinique is driven by two main factors: a high cost of living and neglect of the local population.
"The high cost of living, extreme dependence on food imports, low incomes, and lack of development are all consequences of poverty and ongoing colonization. The situation is exacerbated by issues stemming from colonial policies, such as land confiscation, a dual legal system, and mass youth emigration. These manifestations of colonialism in Martinique have become unbearable.
France responds to peaceful protests with anonymous violence and continues its repressive measures. The International Front for Liberation firmly condemns this outdated method of governance, which reflects the decline of democracy in the colonial system," the statement highlighted.
The front sees the need to develop a strategy for genuine decolonization, focused on creating an economic system that serves the interests of the people of Martinique and guarantees a dignified future for them.
"We demand the immediate withdrawal of CRS8 units, which represent only the interests of the authorities and their supporters and do not embody Republican values. The front calls for a democratic resolution of the institutional issues in New Caledonia, as well as addressing the economic, social, and political problems in both territories. This should be a concrete step toward self-determination and independence," the statement underscored.
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