Passengers were left stranded when the international airport in the Caribbean island of Martinique was forced to close by unrest over the cost of living in the French territory.
On Thursday dozens of protesters stormed the runway at the airport in the capital, Fort-de-France, prompting its closure. Inbound flights were re-directed to nearby Guadeloupe, also a French territory. The airport reopened on Friday.
A curfew has been imposed until at least Monday following a wave of violent protests.
Authorities have banned public gatherings, as well as the purchase of items that could be used for arson attacks.
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