France: Will quell New Caledonia riots 'whatever the cost'
Monday, 20 May 2024 French security forces are stepping up efforts to regain control of New Caledonia, a French Pacific archipelago, amidst ongoing and deadly unrest. Utilizing armored vehicles and construction equipment, they have dismantled nearly 60 barricades on the critical RT1 highway, which links the capital, Nouméa, to La Tontouta international airport. In this significant operation, over 600 gendarmes have been deployed with the goal of reopening the airport to commercial flights and reestablishing disrupted supply chains.
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 President Macron says thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed to New Caledonia for "as long as necessary", as he vows to restore calm to the French overseas territory. Six people..
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... IndiaTimes
One more person was killed Saturday and two injured in France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia as security personnel tried to restore order after a fifth... IndiaTimes
Monday, 20 May 2024
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