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.
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