The situation is tense in Guadeloupe.
Two people who participated in a demonstration against the health pass in front of the Basse-Terre Hospital Center, including a union leader, were arrested and placed in police custody for several hours on Friday, AFP learned from the prosecution confirming a local media information.
The Secretary General of UTS-UGTG, Claudine Maraton, and another demonstrator were arrested "for rebellion", told AFP Xavier Sicot, prosecutor of the Republic of Basse-Terre.
The custody was lifted around 4 pm and the prosecution "requested the transmission of the procedure for examination", according to the same source.
600 caregivers under suspension
These arrests took place in a tense social context in Guadeloupe, against the backdrop of demonstrations against the health past and the vaccination obligation.
In recent days, several health establishments in Grande and Basse-Terre have suffered blockages as part of union demands.
A strengthening of the movement is envisaged by Monday, the unions announced.
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According to the ARS, nearly 600 caregivers refusing to be vaccinated are on the verge of being suspended.
About 66% of healthcare workers are now vaccinated in Guadeloupe, against 30 to 40% in previous weeks.