Guadeloupe: In May 2009, keep May 1802 and May 1967 in mind

Global Voices 5 months ago Region: Guadeloupe

2009 will definitely be a “new” year in Guadeloupe - at least judging from a pun that people used as their New Year's wish, since in Creole “new” is pronounced “nef” and “nine” is also pronounced “nef”. The first social movements in December 2008 foreshadowed the massive mobilization which took place from January until March 2009, which resulted in 45 days of ... more

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