New Caledonia state of emergency: violence hits the archepelago's already struggling economy

France has declared a state of emergency in its overseas territory of New Caledonia.  Violence over a planned constitutional reform is threatening its economy, that has already been facing severe challenges for years.  Plus, Boeing may face the criminal prosecution it had avoided back in 2021, with the US Justice Department accusing the planemaker of violating the terms of the deferred prosecution deal. 

May 15, 2024 - 17:00
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New Caledonia state of emergency: violence hits the archepelago's already struggling economy
France has declared a state of emergency in its overseas territory of New Caledonia.  Violence over a planned constitutional reform is threatening its economy, that has already been facing severe challenges for years.  Plus, Boeing may face the criminal prosecution it had avoided back in 2021, with the US Justice Department accusing the planemaker of violating the terms of the deferred prosecution deal.