The information quickly leaked on social networks. Four people were taken into custody at the Bastia police station, this Wednesday, November 6, by personnel from the interdepartmental direction of the national police. According to our information, they are being prosecuted in connection with violence committed during a demonstration organized in front of the Haute-Corse prefecture, six months after the death of Yvan Colonna. The investigation is being carried out by the Bastia public prosecutor's office, which did not respond to our requests.
Between 150 and 200 people gathered in front of the state building, at the call of the Ghjuventù Libera movement, six months to the day after the death of Yvan Colonna on March 21. The slogans of this demonstration were “recognition of the Corsican people”, “the release of political prisoners”, and “justice and truth for Yvan Colonna”.
Molotov cocktails used
On the sidelines of the rally, around thirty hooded young people equipped with bags filled with Molotov cocktails began to throw incendiary devices at the police who responded with tear gas shots.
The solidarity association and the Union of Youth in Lotta have communicated on social networks to lend their support to those arrested, including Matteo Giona, a member of the pro-independence movement, the Union of Youth in Lotta.
