Disunity in Reunion over cost of living

23/02/12 21:06 CET

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There has been a second night of violence on the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean over the high cost of living.

St Denis and Port witnessed their second night of rioting with the unrest spreading to St Benoit.

Protesters threw stones and petrol-bombs and attacked supermarkets and a car-showroom.

More about: Clashes and riots, France, Madagascar, Saint-Denis

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