dozens of businesses in two main towns were looted after protests against a covid health pass turned violent. gail maclellan reports. barricades burn after five days of protests in the french overseas territory. trade unions launched an indefinite strike earlier in the week to protest the compulsory vaccination of health workers and covid—19 health pass requirements. despite a curfew being imposed, shops were looted and buildings burned through the night. the french interior minister announced the departure of additional forces sent to the island to help restore order. translation: among them are about 50 agents - of the counterterrorism unit and the elite police force. we have ascertained that not only is there disorder but live ammunition was used against law enforcement officers and that looting, which has i dare say, nothing to do with the protest,
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