Curfew is imposed in New Caledonia after unrest wracks French island territory in south Pacific
Tuesday, 14 May 2024 In response to violent unrest, New Caledonia enforced a curfew in Noumea, with security forces injured. Protests against voting reforms led to the disturbances, causing damage and arrests. No serious civilian casualties were reported, the high commissioner's statement said. The curfew in Noumea from 6 p.m local time Tuesday evening will last for at least 12 hours and could be extended if necessary, the high commissioner said.
France imposes a 12-day state of emergency in New Caledonia amid deadly unrest, granting enhanced powers to security forces. The decision follows chaotic scenes and four fatalities, including a security service member. Emergency measures include house detention and expanded search authority. Hundreds...
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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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.
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
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