In early 2024, a political and economic crisis broke out in the French territory of Mayotte.
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]
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]
In early 2024, a political and economic crisis broke out in the French territory of Mayotte.
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]
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]