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Nov 2021
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Why are there protests over COVID rules ...

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Days of protests on the French island of Guadeloupe over COVID-19 restrictions have turned violent – a situation described as "explosive" by President Emmanuel Macron. So, what are the rules and why are so many people resisting? 

Join host Rob Matheson.

With guests:

Clemence Apetogbor - Journalist.

Jean-Yves Bonnaire - President of Contact Enterprises.

Stephanie Melyon-Reinette - Sociologist.

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