Following deadly riots in New Caledonia over electoral reform, France has declared a state of emergency and banned TikTok on the island. The unrest, triggered by a new voting law allowing long-term French residents to vote in provincial elections, has resulted in casualties and prompted a strong police response.
President Macron has expressed concern and emphasized the need for restoring order amid what residents describe as a 'civil war-like' situation in Nouméa, the capital. The deployment of additional police forces and road barricades affecting essential supplies characterize the ongoing turmoil in the region.
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