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State of emergency to be declared as riots rage in French Pacific territory

Sky News Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Emmanuel Macron will call for a "state of emergency" to be declared in New Caledonia as deadly rioting rages in the French territory.
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News video: Violence reduces after state of emergency imposed in New Caledonia

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The number of violent incidents reported in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia fell slightly on Friday.

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