During his visit to police headquarters in the capital, Nouméa, on Thursday, President Macron acknowledged the challenging days and weeks ahead but assured that Paris would “go until the end” to restore order.
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The unrest began last week following a decision by lawmakers in Paris to permit more French residents to vote in local elections, a change that indigenous leaders claim will diminish the political influence of native people.
Violence erupted on Monday night, with reports of cars being set on fire, buildings torched, and police stations attacked.
Clashes between demonstrators and gendarmes erupted during the visit of Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti and Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin to Nouméa on February 21, 2024,…
President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France’s ownership of New Caledonia on a landmark visit to the South Pacific island.