04 Dec 2018 | 10:12 AM UTC
Réunion: Situation stabilizing December 4 /update 16
Situation stabilizing throughout Réunion as of December 4; remain vigilant
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03 Dec 09:25 AM UTC —
Réunion: Situation remains tense December 3 /update 15
03 Dec 12:03 AM UTC —
Réunion: Shortages amid ongoing “yellow vest” movement /update 14
01 Dec 12:30 AM UTC —
Réunion: Protests continue across the island November 30 /update 13
28 Nov 10:31 AM UTC —
Réunion: Protests continue throughout the island Nov. 28 /update 12
27 Nov 07:19 PM UTC —
Réunion: Protest leaders call for total shutdown November 28 /update 11
27 Nov 10:14 AM UTC —
Réunion: “Yellow vest” movement continues throughout the island Nov. 27 /update 10
26 Nov 10:03 AM UTC —
Réunion: Situation remains tense throughout the island Nov. 26 /update 9
25 Nov 06:29 PM UTC —
Réunion: Curfew lifted November on 25 /update 8
23 Nov 09:38 AM UTC —
Réunion: Situation stabilizing November 23 /update 7
23 Nov 09:07 AM UTC —
Réunion: Situation stabilizing November 23 /update 6
22 Nov 09:15 AM UTC —
Réunion: Situation remains tense November 22 /update 5
21 Nov 10:45 PM UTC —
Réunion: Roland Garros Airport to resume flight operations November 22 /update 4
21 Nov 10:32 AM UTC —
Réunion: Tensions remain high over fuel tax protests Nov. 21 /update 3
20 Nov 02:46 PM UTC —
Réunion: Curfew imposed, Roland Garros Airport closed amid unrest /update 2
20 Nov 09:52 AM UTC —
Réunion: Violent protests against fuel tax hike continue Nov. 19-20 /update 1
18 Nov 05:48 PM UTC —
Réunion: Demonstrations against fuel tax hike continue Nov. 18
Event
As of Tuesday, December 4, tensions have somewhat eased across Réunion, following over two weeks of protests associated with the "yellow vest" ("gilets jaunes") movement. Roadblocks have been lifted throughout the island but a significant police deployment remains in place. However the situation remains tense at Port Est where unrest occurred on December 3 between protesters and security forces.
Furthermore, the nightly closures at Roland Garros International Airport (RUN) - from 16:00 to 05:00 - have been lifted as of Tuesday, allowing normal air services to resume.
Context
Demonstrations denouncing rising fuel prices and a planned fuel tax began on November 17 throughout France, with demonstrators in Réunion setting up roadblocks, setting fire to buildings, and ransacking shops. The government plans for the tax increase to come into effect on January 1, 2019, to promote environmentally friendly practices.
Advice
Individuals in Réunion are advised to monitor developments to the situation, adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities, and avoid all protests.
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