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Macron's Mission to New Caledonia: Evacuations and Unrest

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French President Macron rushes to riot-hit New Caledonia as Australia and New Zealand send evacuation flights. Read more about the escalating violence and emergency measures.

French President Emmanuel Macron is on a crucial mission to New Caledonia following the deployment of more troops amid escalating unrest. Australia and New Zealand are stepping in to evacuate tourists as violence rocks the French Pacific territory. Macron's visit signals French confidence in restoring order and security in the troubled region.

The first of two Australian aircraft has arrived to rescue 300 citizens seeking assistance in New Caledonia, highlighting the international effort to address the crisis. New Zealand Air has also joined the evacuation efforts, showcasing solidarity in times of turmoil.

Emmanuel Macron's presence in New Caledonia aims to establish a strategic 'mission' in response to the protests and riots that have engulfed the region. The sudden trip comes after weeks of deadly unrest that have left six people dead, including two police officers, heightening tensions.

As Macron's visit unfolds, the global focus shifts to the unrest in New Caledonia, where indigenous groups have long sought independence from France. The situation remains volatile, with international support aiding in evacuations and security measures.

**Interesting Fact**: The violent unrest in New Caledonia has not only impacted the local population but has also led to a surge in global nickel prices due to disruptions in the region's mining activities.

**Did You Know?** The closure of Noumea's international airport has prompted Australia and New Zealand to utilize military planes for evacuations, showcasing the swift response to the crisis.

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Macron heading to New Caledonia as France deploys more troops ... (Aljazeera.com)

Noumea's international airport remains closed; Australia and New Zealand to use military planes to evacuate tourists.

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New Caledonia: Australia and New Zealand send evacuation flights ... (BBC News)

It is the first of two Australian aircraft arriving to rescue 300 citizens who have registered for assistance in the French Pacific territory. A New Zealand Air ...

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French president Emmanuel Macron to visit violence-hit New ... (BreakingNews.ie)

The visit signals France's growing confidence that reinforced security and emergency measures are bringing unrest on the territory under control.

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Macron in New Caledonia to set up 'mission' after protests (EURACTIV)

French President Emmanuel Macron should arrive in troubled New Caledonia on Tuesday night (21 May) to set up "a mission", a government spokesperson said, ...

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Macron to visit New Caledonia as Australia moves to evacuate tourists (The Guardian)

French president to leave for archipelago on Tuesday night after a week of deadly unrest on Pacific territory.

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Macron to travel to riot-hit New Caledonia as tourists are evacuated (FRANCE 24)

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit riot-hit New Caledonia, Paris said Tuesday, as tourists are evacuated from the Pacific territory that has ...

Australia, New Zealand send planes to evacuate nationals from New ... (The Associated Press)

Violent unrest that has beset the French Pacific archipelago where indigenous people have long sought independence from France.

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Macron to fly to New Caledonia after French island hit by riots (BBC News)

President Macron (L) holds a defence council on France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia situation at Elysee Palace in Paris. Emmanuel Macron will fly to ...

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Emmanuel Macron rushes to riot-hit French territory of New Caledonia (Financial Times)

President's sudden trip comes after unrest that left 6 people dead and pushed up global nickel prices.

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Macron heads to New Caledonia as Australia and New Zealand ... (Sky News)

Six people, including two police officers, have been killed in the violence which erupted after protests over voting reforms being pushed through by Mr ...

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New Caledonia in turmoil (IPS Journal)

Last week, riots erupted in New Caledonia as France's National Assembly debated a constitutional amendment aimed at enlarging electoral lists on the ...

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What's Behind the Deadly Riots in New Caledonia? (The Diplomat)

The violent unrest in New Caledonia is alarming. Sadly, the island territory is no stranger to violence.

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'We're really torn': New Caledonia turmoil forces French nationals to ... (The Guardian)

Xavier Decramer and his family made a home in Nouméa, but the eruption of violence has prompted them to leave 'with a heavy heart'

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French President Emmanuel Macron heads to violence-hit New ... (CNN)

French President Emmanuel Macron is on his way to New Caledonia, a government official has said, after a week of deadly unrest in the Pacific archipelago.

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Australia and New Zealand evacuate scores of citizens from New ... (BreakingNews.ie)

The Australian military has flown 115 passengers on two flights from the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia and a French government flight was ...

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New Caledonia: Australian evacuees express relief after violent unrest (BBC News)

Australia and New Zealand bring dozens of people home, after deadly unrest in the French territory.

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Australia, New Zealand evacuate scores of their citizens from New ... (The Associated Press)

Australia says its military has flown 115 people from the restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia and France will soon evacuate and 100 to the ...

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