French PM says 'violence is never a solution' after New Caledonia riots
Tuesday, 14 May 2024 French PM Gabriel Attal denounces New Caledonia riots, emphasizing violence is unjustified. Unrest stems from separatists' dissatisfaction with proposed voting reform. Authorities impose curfew after violent disturbances in Noumea. 35 police and gendarme troops injured, 48 arrested. High intensity disturbances cause significant damage, close schools. Public safety measures implemented, restrictions in place.
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..
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
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
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