Unrest in New Caledonia: Outrage Over Proposed Voting Changes Sparks Deadly Riots
Tension in New Caledonia peaks as riots erupt over a proposed voting reform that could enhance French influence in the territory. The protests, involving over 130 arrests and two fatalities, signify deep-seated anger among separatists fearing loss of autonomy.
President Macron's call for calm and his declaration of a state of emergency underscore the gravity of the situation in the French overseas territory.
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