BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 9. On September 7,
over a hundred people gathered in Bastia, Corsica, a French
territory, to protest following a call from Forza Nova, one of the
political parties supporting Corsican independence, the Baku
Initiative Group (BIG) told Trend.
According to information, the demonstration was triggered by the
stabbing of a 19-year-old Corsican youth by an individual who had
entered the country illegally. Family members of the victim joined
the protesters, stating that the young man, along with his friends,
had resisted the attack but sustained serious injuries.
Protesters emphasized that “Corsica will never become a
playground for violence and chaos,” and placards carried slogans
such as “We will neither be victims nor martyrs; we will always
defend our land.” Participants expressed support for the injured
youth and his family, insisting that the incident would be pursued
through legal channels.
Criticism extended to French-appointed officials who did not
attend the event, which the demonstrators viewed as a reflection of
France’s unjust policies toward Corsica. This position highlights
growing distrust between the central government and the island’s
population.
At the root of Corsicans’ deep discontent is the French
government’s deliberate policy to alter the island’s demographic
composition. This policy encourages the relocation of non-Corsican
populations to the island, threatening local cultural and ethnic
identity. The approach not only jeopardizes Corsica’s historical
and cultural uniqueness but also exacerbates social and political
tensions between residents and newcomers. Rising ethnic and
cultural conflicts, coupled with worsening crime, have intensified
fears among Corsicans of becoming a minority in their own land and
strengthened calls for self-determination.
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