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Now playing Next no comment Locals patrol streets amid persistent unrest Residents in Nouméa, New Caledonia, took to patrolling their streets and clearing debris as sporadic violence persisted despite increased security measures. 22/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Emmanuel Macron goes on Pacific mission to stop New Caledonia riots The French overseas territory in the southwest Pacific Ocean has been rocked by clashes and looting for more than a week over a voting system reform proposed by Paris. 22/05/2024
Now playing Next France French President Emmanuel Macron to visit violence-hit New Caledonia French President Emmanuel Macron plans to make a surprise trip to riot-hit New Caledonia, the French Pacific territory that has been gripped by days of deadly unrest and where indigenous people have long sought independence. 21/05/2024
Now playing Next no comment French security forces seek to retake control of New Caledonia highway Reopening the Nouméa-La Tontouta airport for commercial flights could help stranded tourists leave the island amid France's state of emergency due to armed clashes and chaos. 20/05/2024
Now playing Next Europe News How is Azerbaijan involved with France and New Caledonia? France has accused Azerbaijan of meddling in its Pacific territory, New Caledonia, by supporting independence movements and spreading disinformation, amid broader geopolitical tensions. 19/05/2024
Now playing Next world news Sixth fatality reported in New Caledonia violence French security forces reported another death in armed clashes in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia on Saturday, the sixth fatality in nearly a week of violent unrest. 18/05/2024
Now playing Next world news France accuses Azerbaijan of fomenting violence in New Caledonia An outbreak of rioting in the Pacific territory has been met with a 1,000-strong reinforcement for local security services. 17/05/2024
Now playing Next Tech News France's move to block TikTok in New Caledonia sparks backlash Access to the social media platform in the French territory was blocked following the violent clashes this week that led to the death of five people. 17/05/2024
Now playing Next France New Caledonia independence party suggests 'international mediation' The question of the French Pacific region's constitutional future remains far from settled despite three referendums. 15/11/2023
Now playing Next no comment President Macron reaffirms French ownership of New Caledonia President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France's ownership of New Caledonia on a landmark visit to the South Pacific island. 26/07/2023
Now playing Next France Emmanuel Macron insists New Caledonia belongs to France out of choice "New Caledonia is French because it has chosen to remain French," president told a 10,000-strong crowd 26/07/2023
Now playing Next French Polynesia Earthquake sends New Caledonia residents scrambling to higher ground A 7.7 magnitude earthquake some 300km off the coast of New Caledonia triggered a tsunami warning as local residents ran for safety. 19/05/2023
Now playing Next France New Caledonia votes to remain French after pro-independence boycott The South Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia voted to remain French in a referendum on Sunday. 11/12/2021
Now playing Next French Polynesia New Caledonia: Pro-independence parties win majority in snap elections Pro-independence support is on the rise on the island as is a surge in violence recently sparked by the proposed sale of a local nickel mine. 17/02/2021
Now playing Next New Zealand Tsunami alerts withdrawn after earthquake near New Caledonia New Zealand and Australia issued tsunami warnings after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday. 10/02/2021
Now playing Next French Polynesia New Caledonia votes 'no' to independence from France The referendum that marks a milestone in a three-decade decolonization effort. 04/10/2020