New Caledonia state of emergency to be lifted, says Paris
Monday, 27 May 2024 Seven mobile force units to reinforce New Caledonia, ending state of emergency. Tensions sparked by electoral reform and economic gaps. Macron aims to de-escalate and promote dialogue.
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 which seven people died, and hundreds were injured. Franceβs plan to give voting rights to thousands...
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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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..
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