New Caledonia calls in more police amid riots over voting reform
Tuesday, 14 May 2024 New Caledonia faces violent protests over voting system changes, prompting airport closure and curfew. The High Commissioner reports police injuries and property damage. Lawmakers discuss amendments as Macron aims to increase French influence. The French government has been negotiating a rescue package for the loss-making New Caledonian nickel sector, including a commitment to supply Europe's battery supply chain, but talks have stalled amid current political tensions.
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..
President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in French-ruled New Caledonia after the worst riots on the island in 40 years sparked violent unrest. His arrival did not go down well with the island inhabitants.
French PM Gabriel Attal denounces New Caledonia riots, emphasizing violence is unjustified. Unrest stems from separatists' dissatisfaction with proposed voting... IndiaTimes