'Only way forward' in New Caledonia: 'Constructive dialogue led by trusted people from both sides'
France agrees to New Caledonian state for overseas territory
France lifts state of emergency in New Caledonia to open negotiationsFrench 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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