France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia after deadly riots
Wednesday, 15 May 2024 () France declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia due to deadly riots stemming from protests against electoral reform. The unrest erupted over a bill allowing long-term French residents to vote in provincial elections, sparking fears of diluting indigenous Kanak community influence. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal condemned the violence and vowed to restore order. The riots led to casualties and heightened security measures, including a curfew in the capital.
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France on Tuesday lifted a state of emergency in its Pacific territory of New Caledonia but is maintaining a curfew and sending hundreds of paramilitary reinforcements after two weeks of unrest in..
French President Emmanuel Macron has lifted the state of emergency in the Pacific territory in order to open a political dialogue after days of unrest which left seven people dead.
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French security forces are stepping up efforts to regain control of New Caledonia, a French Pacific archipelago, amidst ongoing and deadly unrest. Utilizing... IndiaTimes
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