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.
Several buildings, including a police station and a town hall, were set on fire in New Caledonia. The renewed comes after seven independence activists were sent to mainland France for pre-trial..
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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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