Q: What triggered the violent protests in Martinique?
A: The protests were triggered by the high cost of living on the French Caribbean island.
Q: What measures have officials taken in response to the protests?
A: Officials have imposed a curfew from 9pm to 5am in parts of the capital to help quell the unrest.
Q: How many people have been reported injured during the protests?
A: At least 14 people have been reported injured, including 11 police officers, with some injuries caused by firearms.
Q: What kind of scenes have been reported on social media during the protests?
A: Social media has shown alarming scenes of vehicles on fire, gutted buildings, and heavily geared riot police responding to the protests.
Q: Which media outlet reported on the situation in Martinique?
A: The situation was reported by Radio France International (RFI).