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Return to calm is priority in riots-hit New Caledonia, Macron says

Paris has deployed around 3,000 gendarmes, police and other security forces to the archipelago since the violence began on 13 May.

23/05/2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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New Caledonia votes 'no' to independence from France

The referendum that marks a milestone in a three-decade decolonization effort.

04/10/2020

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New Caledonia referendum: Will archipelago vote to split from France?

The vote is the second referendum on independence in two years. Campaigners for separation from France feel victory this time is within their grasp.

04/10/2020

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French territory of New Caledonia prepares for independence referendum

Voters are expected to reject breaking away from France's control after almost 170 years despite rising support for the move.

03/10/2020

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New Caledonia separatists want France independence vote postponed

New Caledonia's vote on splitting from Paris, the second such poll in as many years, was scheduled for September 6.

19/05/2020