Policeman kills protester in New Caledonia in a blow to peace efforts
7 months ago

Policeman kills protester in New Caledonia in a blow to peace efforts

ABC  

In short: A policeman has shot and killed a protester in New Caledonia. A policeman in New Caledonia shot and killed a protester on Friday, a day after the French president travelled to the pacific island calling for calm. Blow to peace efforts The death of the protester is a blow to French president Emmanuel Macron's efforts to defuse tensions in New Caledonia. French President Emmanuel Macron travlled to New Caledonia on Thursday.

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Police operation kills two men in New Caledonia as fresh violence rocks French overseas territories
3 months ago

Police operation kills two men in New Caledonia as fresh violence rocks French overseas territories

ABC  

French authorities have grappled with a new spike in violence in the country's overseas territories with security forces killing two men in New Caledonia and officials ordering a curfew after rioting in Martinique. During an overnight security operation in New Caledonia, two men were killed south of the capital Noumea, the public prosecutor said on Thursday, taking the death toll …

French government to lift New Caledonia's state of emergency in bid to ease tensions on riot-hit island
6 months, 4 weeks ago

French government to lift New Caledonia's state of emergency in bid to ease tensions on riot-hit island

ABC  

In short: A state of emergency in New Caledonia is scheduled to be lifted after being in place for more than a week. A state of emergency declared in New Caledonia following an outbreak of deadly riots is expected to end at 5am on Tuesday, local time, but an overnight curfew will remain for the time being. Emmanuel Macron's visit …

Police officer detained after 7th death in France's restive New Caledonia territory
7 months ago

Police officer detained after 7th death in France's restive New Caledonia territory

The Independent  

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French president Emmanuel Macron delays New Caledonia voting reforms after deadly riots
7 months ago

French president Emmanuel Macron delays New Caledonia voting reforms after deadly riots

ABC  

In short: French President Emmanuel Macron has delayed plans to reform voting laws in the overseas French territory of New Caledonia. French President Emmanuel Macron has delayed plans to reform voting laws in the overseas French territory of New Caledonia. French President Emmanuel Macron has delayed voting reforms that sparked deadly riots in New Caledonia, but has stopped short of …

Violence in New Caledonia subsides slightly as France sends reinforcements for security
7 months, 1 week ago

Violence in New Caledonia subsides slightly as France sends reinforcements for security

Associated Press  

PARIS — The number of violent incidents reported in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia fell slightly on Friday, after France imposed a state of emergency following protests over voting reforms backed by the government in Paris. French authorities in New Caledonia and at the interior ministry in Paris said that five people, including two police officers, have been …

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