New Caledonia

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Riots in New Caledonia: Chaos Erupts in French Overseas Territory

Emmanuel Macron - France - New Caledonia - Political Unrest - Riots - State of Emergency - Voting Reform

Violence escalates in New Caledonia after France's voting reforms spark riots. Find out more below!

Violence has erupted in New Caledonia, a French overseas territory in the South Pacific, following controversial electoral reforms backed by France. The riots, resulting in at least two deaths and hundreds of injuries, have plunged the Pacific territory into chaos for two consecutive days. French President Emmanuel Macron has called for top ministers to address the escalating violence, highlighting the severity of the situation.

The unrest in New Caledonia has led to more than 130 arrests and the imposition of a curfew to restore order after public buildings were torched, shops looted, and gatherings banned. Reports indicate that three people have been killed in the ongoing riots, fueling tensions in the region. The violent clashes between protesters, militias, and law enforcement have created a volatile atmosphere on the island, marking some of the worst unrest since the 1980s.

The violence in New Caledonia stems from the approval of a constitutional amendment by lawmakers in Paris, triggering widespread discontent and demonstrations. The situation remains tense as armed confrontations persist between different groups, posing a serious challenge for authorities to quell the unrest. As the crisis escalates, the international community closely monitors the developments in the French Pacific territory.

In a rare occurrence, New Caledonia has witnessed a dramatic escalation of violence following a political decision, drawing attention to the complex dynamics within the region. The clashes continue to present a significant threat to peace and stability, raising concerns about the long-term implications of the riots on the territory's governance and relationship with France.

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At least two killed in riots after France backs New Caledonia vote ... (Aljazeera.com)

Two days of rioting rock the Pacific territory after France's adoption of controversial electoral reforms.

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French president convenes ministers to discuss violence in New ... (BreakingNews.ie)

The special defence and security council meetings typically bring Mr Macron together with a limited group of officials, including prime minister Gabriel Attal ...

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More than 130 arrested and curfew imposed after riots in New ... (Euronews)

At least two people have died, during overnight rioting in New Caledonia whilst authorities announced a two-day curfew and banned gatherings on Tuesday.

1 shot dead in New Caledonia protests: reports (ๆ–ฐๅŽ็ฝ‘)

Australian ABC News quoted the High Commissioner of the Republic Louis Le Franc as saying that of the three wounded admitted to emergency, one was dead, the ...

French president convenes top ministers to discuss spiraling ... (The Washington Post)

French President Emmanuel Macron has convened a meeting of top ministers to discuss spiraling violence in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia.

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One dead, hundreds injured as riots sweep New Caledonia (WION)

One person was killed, hundreds more were injured, shops were looted and public buildings torched during a second night of rioting in New Caledonia, ...

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Three dead in New Caledonia riots after voting change (National Indigenous Times)

Three people have been killed in unrest in New Caledonia, an official says, as rioting continues and stores and schools remain shut after France's Nat...

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Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France's voting reform? (Reuters)

Deadly violence has erupted in New Caledonia, a French overseas territory in the South Pacific, after lawmakers in Paris approved a constitutional amendment ...

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Why this French island in the Pacific is being roiled by violence over ... (CNN)

Deadly violence in the French island of New Caledonia erupted for a third day Wednesday, with armed clashes between protesters, militias and police, ...

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New Caledonia: Two dead as riots escalate after French vote (BBC News)

This is the worst unrest New Caledonia has seen since the 1980s. At least two people have been killed and hundreds injured in the Pacific territory of New ...

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Why are there riots in New Caledonia? (RTE.ie)

Deadly violence has erupted in New Caledonia, a French overseas territory in the South Pacific, after lawmakers in Paris approved a constitutional amendment ...

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Three dead in New Caledonia as riots rage after Paris approves ... (Reuters)

Three people were killed in riots in New Caledonia, an official said, after a move to change voting rules in the French-ruled Pacific island triggered ...

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Violence in French Pacific territory of New Caledonia turns deadly (Voice of America)

A municipal police officer keeps watch near a traffic circle in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 15, 2024, amid protests linked to a debate on a constitutional ...

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Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France's voting ... (The Guardian)

Deadly clashes have erupted over move to increase number of French nationals eligible to vote in Pacific territory.

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3 die in New Caledonia riots as France debates voting reforms: report (Kyodo News Plus)

Three people have been killed and hundreds more injured in riots that have rocked New Caledonia since earlier this week, local media reported Wednesday, ...

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France pushes New Caledonia voting reform despite deadly riots (Financial Times)

President Emmanuel Macron wants to revisit 1998 accord that brought stability to strategic south Pacific territory.

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New Caledonia: State of emergency to be declared as riots rage in ... (Sky News)

At least two people have been killed and more than 300 injured in the riots, as France's National Assembly approves controversial changes to voting rules in ...

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New Caledonia: France deploys army, imposes curfew and bans ... (thejournal.ie)

FRANCE HAS DEPLOYED troops, instituted a curfew and banned TikTok in its Pacific territory of New Caledonia, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has said, ...

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France imposes a state of emergency in New Caledonia as unrest ... (NPR)

People in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia are protesting a reform that would give voting rights to an increasing number of non-Indigenous ...

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New Caledonia: French troops deployed over riots (BBC News)

The French government has said it will deploy troops to secure ports and the main airport in the Pacific territory of New Caledonia as unrest continues.

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State of emergency takes effect in New Caledonia after four killed in ... (Aljazeera.com)

France has declared a state of emergency in its Pacific island territory of New Caledonia and deployed police and military reinforcements in an attempt to ...

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Hundreds of French police deployed amid New Caledonia riots (The Guardian)

State of emergency in place because of deadly unrest over bill that will let French people vote in provincial elections after 10 years of residence.

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France Declares State of Emergency Amid Protests in New ... (The New York Times)

France's government declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia on Wednesday as it struggled to quell deadly riots in the semiautonomous French Pacific ...

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France sends troops, bans TikTok over New Caledonia riots (RTE.ie)

France has deployed troops to New Caledonia's ports and international airport, banned TikTok and has imposed a state of emergency after three nights of ...

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Hundreds arrested in New Caledonia amid state of emergency (FRANCE 24)

Armed forces were protecting New Caledonia's two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people, the Pacific Island's ...

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Violence continues in New Caledonia despite France imposing state ... (BreakingNews.ie)

At least 60 members of the security forces were injured and 214 people were arrested in Thursday's clashes.

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France accuses Azerbaijan of fomenting deadly riots in overseas ... (POLITICO.eu)

State of emergency has been declared in the Pacific Ocean archipelago after four people were killed in the worsening violence.

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How New Caledonia erupted into riots (Voice of America)

Five people are dead, including two police officers. A state of emergency has been declared and the French military is being deployed to restore order and ...

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