France sends police and military reinforcements to riot-hit New Caledonia

France has enforced a state of emergency, flying in hundreds of police and military reinforcements to restore order in the overseas territory of New Caledonia which has seen mass protests and riots over the past weeks that resulted in several deaths. The deadly violence erupted over a French voting reform plan that indigenous Kanaks say will dilute their voice.

May 25, 2024 - 09:00
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France sends police and military reinforcements to riot-hit New Caledonia
France has enforced a state of emergency, flying in hundreds of police and military reinforcements to restore order in the overseas territory of New Caledonia which has seen mass protests and riots over the past weeks that resulted in several deaths. The deadly violence erupted over a French voting reform plan that indigenous Kanaks say will dilute their voice.
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