Curfew imposed in New Caledonia following riots over constitutional reform
7 months, 1 week ago

Curfew imposed in New Caledonia following riots over constitutional reform

ABC  

In short: A curfew has been imposed in the French overseas territory following riots. New Caledonia has announced a curfew from 6pm to 6am following overnight riots that saw vehicles torched and roads blocked in the South Pacific French territory, following proposed constitutional reforms. The French High Commission in New Caledonia said in a statement overnight on Monday that there had been further significant and ongoing disturbances in the capital, Noumea and surrounding townships. Several demonstrations have been carried out by pro-independence activists during the past 10 days, as France's National Assembly examines the constitutional bill aimed at enlarging the electorate of New Caledonia. Australia's overseas travel advisory, Smart Traveller, updated its advice for New Caledonia, indicating the current curfew, and advising travellers to exercise normal safety precautions, but a higher level of caution near Noumea.

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Unrest erupts again in New Caledonia after activists sent to France
6 months ago

Unrest erupts again in New Caledonia after activists sent to France

Al Jazeera  

Protests have flared up in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia with several buildings set on fire, including a police station and a town hall, after pro-independence activists were arrested and taken to France. In mid-May, rioting and looting erupted in New Caledonia over an electoral reform plan that Indigenous Kanak people feared would leave them in a permanent …

France lifts TikTok ban in New Caledonia as calm returns
6 months, 3 weeks ago

France lifts TikTok ban in New Caledonia as calm returns

ABC  

In short: France's top representative in New Caledonia has lifted a ban on TikTok. France's top representative in New Caledonia has lifted a ban on TikTok. The move came after a state of emergency in New Caledonia ended on Tuesday, local time, according to a statement from the high commissioner, France's top representative on the island. The unrest was sparked …

What's happening in New Caledonia? Why is there rioting?
7 months ago

What's happening in New Caledonia? Why is there rioting?

ABC  

The federal government has sent two military planes to New Caledonia to evacuate Australian tourists stranded in French territory. But France's President Emmanuel Macron isn't the president of the territory — he's head of state and is represented in New Caledonia by a high commissioner. New Caledonia was annexed by France in 1853 and officially became a French overseas territory …

Looting and rioting has stopped in New Caledonia but problems remain
7 months ago

Looting and rioting has stopped in New Caledonia but problems remain

NPR  

Looting and rioting has stopped in New Caledonia but problems remain The French overseas territory of New Caledonia has returned to a relative calm after last week's rioting killed at least six people, and exacted a billion dollars in damage to property and businesses. LEILA FADEL, HOST: The French overseas territory of New Caledonia has returned to a relative calm …

Violent protests rage in France’s New Caledonia amid growing civil unrest
7 months, 1 week ago

Violent protests rage in France’s New Caledonia amid growing civil unrest

Al Jazeera  

Mass protests erupted in New Caledonia this week after France’s parliament voted to allow French residents who have lived in the Pacific Islands territory for 10 years or more to vote in provincial elections. But local people – particularly those from the Indigenous Kanak community, who make up 40 percent of the islands’ population – fear this will undermine their …

Violent riots ease in New Caledonia as French marines arrive to help stretched forces
7 months, 1 week ago

Violent riots ease in New Caledonia as French marines arrive to help stretched forces

ABC  

In short: Authorities reported fewer violent incidents on New Caledonia as rioting "calmed". French marines are patrolling New Caledonia, which local authorities say is "calmer" after days of deadly riots, but concerns are mounting about access to medical care and food on the island. Fewer violent incidents were reported on Friday local time as 1,000 additional security forces were deployed …

New Caledonia ‘calmer’ after France imposed state of emergency
7 months, 1 week ago

New Caledonia ‘calmer’ after France imposed state of emergency

Al Jazeera  

Some 1,000 security personnel have arrived from France to address the worst unrest in the territory since the 1980s. Authorities in New Caledonia have described the situation in the French Pacific territory as “calmer” after Paris declared a state of emergency in response to violence that erupted on Monday night over plans to change provincial voting rules. The officer of …

New Caledonia: Aussies caught in violent riots on Pacific island neighbour claim they've been 'abandoned' by the government
7 months, 1 week ago

New Caledonia: Aussies caught in violent riots on Pacific island neighbour claim they've been 'abandoned' by the government

Daily Mail  

Aussie tourists stranded on a Pacific Island that has plunged into civil unrest claim they have been abandoned by the Australian government. Police and tactical squad officers blocked roads in a bid to restore order as the violence escalated Aussie tourists who have been left stranded on the Pacific Island claim they have been denied travel assistance by the Department …

France declares a state of emergency in New Caledonia, 500 police sent to quash deadly riots
7 months, 1 week ago

France declares a state of emergency in New Caledonia, 500 police sent to quash deadly riots

ABC  

In short: France has declared a state of emergency in the Pacific territory of New Caledonia. France has declared a state of emergency in the Pacific territory of New Caledonia after four people, including a police officer, were killed in riots over voting reform in the French-ruled archipelago. "Yet its neighbours from the Melanesian Spearhead Group and Pacific Island Forum …

Three killed in riots after France backs New Caledonia vote changes
7 months, 1 week ago

Three killed in riots after France backs New Caledonia vote changes

Al Jazeera  

Two days of rioting rock the Pacific territory after France’s adoption of controversial electoral reforms. At least three people have been killed in the worst unrest in New Caledonia in more than 30 years, as rioting continued and schools remained closed after France adopted controversial reforms to the Pacific territory’s voting rules. “What we’ve seen in New Caledonia over the …

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