Editorial: Liberation

• Mayotte, the poorest department in France, has been severely devastated by Cyclone Chido.
• Literally thousands of people are dead and over 100 000 who lived in slums have been displaced.
• The infrastructure, such as hospitals and airport, are also severely affected.
• Mayotte was also hit by climate change which contributed to the Cyclone's formation.
• The region was already in crisis with lack of potable water, unsanitary housing, a cholera outbreak, and lack of medical attention and pitiful conditions in prisons, all before the cyclone.
• The article criticizes the government's failed management of the crisis, specifically pointing out Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.

Conclusion: The situation in Mayotte demands swift and effective action from the government for recovery and reforms in socio-economic and health conditions.

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