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State of emergency in New Caledonia: Violence hits archipelago’s struggling economy

France has declared a state of emergency in its overseas territory of New Caledonia. Violence over a planned constitutional reform is threatening its already struggling economy. Plus, Boeing may face the criminal prosecution it had avoided back in 2021, with the US Justice Department accusing the planemaker of violating the…

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France imposes state of emergency, bans TikTok in riot-hit New Caledonia

France deployed troops to New Caledonia's ports and international airport, banned TikTok and imposed a state of emergency Thursday after three nights of clashes that have left four dead and hundreds wounded.

France 24

Why is there unrest in New Caledonia? Everything you need to know

Deadly riots spiralled into wider crisis over over constitutional voting changes to increase number of French nationals eligible to vote in Pacific territory

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France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia after deadly riots

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia after four people – including a gendarme – were killed in riots that broke out over controversial changes to voting rules.

Radio France Internationale

PM urges caution for Australians in New Caledonia

The federal government is closely monitoring the situation in New Caledonia following riots in the region, Anthony Albanese says.

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Three killed in riots after France backs New Caledonia vote changes

Two days of rioting rock the Pacific territory after France’s adoption of controversial electoral reforms.

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France to declare state of emergency in New Caledonia as unrest turns deadly

French President Emmanuel Macron's office on Wednesday said a state of emergency would be declared after at least three people were killed in New Caledonia amid violent protests that erupted over the passage of a constitutional reform that angered pro-independence forces.

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Violent Unrest In New Caledonia Prompts Two-Day Curfew

French Pacific territory New Caledonia faces violent unrest over voting reforms, leading to curfew and gathering bans. Tensions between indigenous Kanaks a...

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Curfew imposed in New Caledonia after violent protests against constitutional reform

The local government in New Caledonia has called for calm after violence broke out during protests to changes to the constitution being debated in the French National Assembly, which are denounced by supporters of independence for the overseas territory in the Pacific.

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New Caledonia Counts The Cost Of Overnight Riots

People in New Caledonia's main city Noumea assessed the damage Tuesday after a night of rioting in the French Pacific territory that saw vehicles and shops torched, and shots fired at security forces.

International Business Times

New Caledonia: Security forces deployed, curfew imposed amid Noumea unrest

Buildings and cars torched after protest against constitutional amendments descended into unrest

Al Jazeera

New Caledonia imposes curfew after day of violent protests against constitutional change

Car dealerships have been set on fire and supermarkets looted in Pacific French territory as protests against changes to voter eligibility spread

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New Caledonia Announces Curfew After Riots Over Voting Reforms

New Caledonia announced a night-time curfew Tuesday and a ban on public gatherings after protests against proposed voting reforms in the French Pacific territory erupted into overnight riots, with vehicles torched and shops looted.

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Pro- and anti-independence demos in New Caledonia split French island group

Around 40,000 demonstrators, half of them loyal to France, the other half pro-independence protesters, took to the streets in Nouméa on Saturday. The protest took aim at a planned expansion of the electoral list ahead of provincial elections later this year in New Caledonia, a French overseas territory in the…

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New Caledonia elections to be delayed, ahead of crucial constitutional reforms

France's national assembly has voted on postponing provincial elections in New Caledonia that are a prerequisite for constitutional reforms that are supposed to review the electoral system in the French overseas territory.

Al Jazeera

New Zealand lobbied French on Solomon Islands-China pact, cables show

New Zealand officials hoped French Polynesia and New Caledonia would respond to security pact, documents show.

Radio France Internationale

French mission to New Caledonia unable to solve historic problems

France sent a high-level delegation to its overseas territory of New Caledonia this week with the aim of negotiating ongoing demands for autonomy, easing economic woes and revamping the penitentiary system. But the visit was met with violence as pro-independence protesters clashed with police.

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Three Reasons Why 'The Manny' is One of the Most Watched Shows on Netflix Right Now

From Mexico to New Caledonia, The romcom starring Mexican stars Sandra Echeverría and Iván Amozurrutia is in Netflix's Top 10 in over 30 countries

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New Caledonia court bans culling of sharks after backlash

Series of shark encounters in French overseas territory located in South Pacific Ocean resulted officials to consider culling

The Guardian - AU

New Caledonia court bans shark culls amid environmental backlash

Authorities had begun hunting sharks after a series of attacks in 2023 and say they will appeal the decision

Radio France Internationale

Court orders New Caledonia to stop 'disproportionate' hunting of sharks

A court in New Caledonia on Thursday ordered the authorities to stop hunting sharks, saying multiple culls were a "disproportionate" response to any danger to swimmers.

International Business Times

Shark Net Protects Swimmers In French Pacific Territory

Beach lovers were able to take a dip in New Caledonia's capital Noumea for the first time in months Wednesday, after the French Pacific territory installed a controversial net to keep sharks out.

Radio France Internationale

France 'open to resettle' South Pacific islanders threatened by rising sea levels

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna has said she is open to any resettlement request from tiny South Pacific nations threatened by rising sea levels, similar to Australia’s recent agreement with Tuvalu.

Radio France Internationale

France seeks deal to salvage New Caledonia's nickel sector

France is seeking an agreement by the end of January to save New Caledonia's nickel industry, which has been hobbled by political tensions and high energy costs.

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