2024-05-16 00:08:32

Unrest in New Caledonia: State of Emergency Declared Amid Protests

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Following deadly clashes in New Caledonia, the French government has declared a state of emergency to address the unrest sparked by a proposed constitutional reform. President Macron expressed concern over the deaths and emphasized the need to restore order through a decisive response.

The riots, triggered by a bill altering voting regulations, led to arrests, violence, and property damage, prompting the ban of TikTok in the region. Macron has called for calm and urged an end to the violence, as tensions continue to escalate in the French overseas territory.

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16. Mai 2024 um 04:14

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At least four people have died in clashes in New Caledonia. The French government has declared a state of emergency to restore order. The trigger for the unrest is a constitutional reform that pro-independence supporters in New Caledonia are protesting against.
World - South China Morning Post
15. Mai 2024 um 20:56

France declares state of emergency, bans TikTok in New Caledonia amid deadly riots

Politics
France has declared a state of emergency and banned TikTok in New Caledonia following riots over electoral reform that resulted in the deaths of three young indigenous Kanak and a police official. The state of emergency grants authorities additional powers to enforce order, and police reinforcements have been deployed to the island. The riots were triggered by a new bill that allows French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for 10 years to vote in provincial elections, which some local..
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