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France Declares State of Emergency in New Caledonia Amid Unrest - What You Need to Know

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Violence rocks New Caledonia as France imposes a state of emergency due to deadly protests and riots. Find out more here!

France has declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia following violent unrest that has resulted in four deaths, including a police officer. The turmoil began after controversial changes to voting rules sparked protests and clashes between Indigenous Kanak groups and authorities. President Emmanuel Macron's push for voting reform has escalated tensions, leading to armed clashes and calls for calm from neighboring countries like New Zealand.

As armed clashes continue between protesters, militias, and law enforcement in New Caledonia, the situation remains tense. The French territory is in chaos as the government deploys police and military reinforcements to restore order. Travel to New Caledonia has been advised against due to the ongoing violence and closures of domestic and international airports.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters of New Zealand has urged for calm and constructive dialogue in New Caledonia, expressing grave concerns over the escalating violence. Meanwhile, travel insurance experts offer tips to Aussies stranded in New Caledonia, highlighting the challenges faced with air traffic at a standstill.

In a rare move, France's declaration of a state of emergency in New Caledonia showcases the severity of the situation, emphasizing the need for immediate action to quell the unrest. The repercussions of the violence in the French territory extend beyond its borders, drawing international attention and concerns for the safety and stability of the region.

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France declares a state of emergency in New Caledonia, 500 police ... (ABC News)

Four people have now died in the unrest, with French officials saying a police officer died from a gunshot wound.

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France declares New Caledonia emergency amid unrest (National Indigenous Times)

France has declared a state of emergency on the Pacific island of New Caledonia after three young indigenous Kanak and a police official wer...

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Four dead, state of emergency declared amid violence in New ... (SBS)

The French territory of New Caledonia has been rocked by protests and violent riots following controversial changes to voting rules which Indigenous leaders ...

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France imposes a state of emergency in New Caledonia as unrest ... (NPR)

People in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia are protesting a reform that would give voting rights to an increasing number of non-Indigenous ...

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Why this French island in the Pacific is being roiled by violence over ... (CNN)

Deadly violence in the French island of New Caledonia erupted for a third day Wednesday, with armed clashes between protesters, militias and police, ...

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France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia (Financial Times)

President Emmanuel Macron condemns violence sparked by his push for voting reform in strategic south Pacific territory.

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State of emergency takes effect in New Caledonia after four killed in ... (Aljazeera.com)

France has declared a state of emergency in its Pacific island territory of New Caledonia and deployed police and military reinforcements in an attempt to ...

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Place Aussies told not to visit (NEWS.com.au)

A state of emergency has been declared for New Caledonia following riots that have left four people dead in the French territory.

New Zealand calls for calm, constructive dialogue in New Caledonia (Beehive.govt.nz)

New Zealand is gravely concerned about the situation in New Caledonia, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.

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Air traffic in the French territory of New Caledonia remains at a standstill with both the domestic and international airports closed.

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Hundreds of French police deployed amid New Caledonia riots (The Guardian)

State of emergency in place because of deadly unrest over bill that will let French people vote in provincial elections after 10 years of residence.

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Govt ups travel warning to New Caledonia; airport still shut (KarryOn)

As unrest continues to rock New Caledonia, especially in Noumea, the Australian Government has upgraded its travel advice for the island nation.

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Australia's fresh travel warning for New Caledonia after state of ... (SBS)

Australians are being warned to reconsider travel plans to New Caledonia amid protests and violent riots in the French territory following controversial ...

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Four people have been killed in civil unrest in New Caledonia's capital, Noumea. People on the ground say the crisis isn't just political.

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Hundreds arrested in New Caledonia amid state of emergency (FRANCE 24)

Armed forces were protecting New Caledonia's two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed five people, the Pacific Island's ...

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How New Caledonia erupted into riots (Voice of America)

Five people are dead, including two police officers. A state of emergency has been declared and the French military is being deployed to restore order and ...

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State of emergency has been declared in the Pacific Ocean archipelago after four people were killed in the worsening violence.

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Why are protests against France raging in New Caledonia? (Aljazeera.com)

Violent protests against new voting rules imposed by France, along with looting and arson attacks, have rocked the French Pacific Islands territory of New ...

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Australians trapped after France declares state of emergency in New ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

In three municipalities on the French-ruled island, gendarmes, or armed police, faced about 5000 rioters including between 3000 and 4000 in the capital Noumea, ...

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France rushes emergency police reinforcements to New Caledonia (FRANCE 24)

France on Thursday announced it would send additional security forces to New Caledonia after imposing a state of emergency following three nights of clashes ...

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Second police officer dies in violent riots as France sends more ... (ABC News)

France will send an extra 1000 security personnel to the Pacific island amid riots that have killed five people and injured hundreds more.

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Violence Rages in New Caledonia as France Rushes Emergency ... (The Diplomat)

France imposed a state of emergency for the first time since 1985 as protests against voting reforms morphed into violence.

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Australia upgrades travel alert for New Caledonia (National Indigenous Times)

Australia has heightened travel warnings for New Caledonia as civil unrest forced the declaration of a state of emergency in the French territory. Thr...

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French officials see foreign interference behind deadly riots in New ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Azerbaijan had invited separatists from the French territories last year, resulting in a group whose stated aim is to support “French liberation and ...

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Aussies trapped in New Caledonia 'feel abandoned' by government (Nine)

Australians trapped in New Caledonia are being urged to take caution as unrest grows in the French Pacific ...

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France sends more police to 'tense' New Caledonia (National Indigenous Times)

The French government has sent more police to the Pacific island of New Caledonia and says it will crack down on rioters, hoping to restore order afte...

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Travel insurance proves essential amid New Caledonia unrest (Insurance Business Australia)

Flight operations in New Caledonia remain suspended following the closure of Nouméa-La Tontouta International Airport this Tuesday, leaving many Australians ...

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'Not a fantasy. It's reality': France accuses European state of ... (SBS)

Tensions between France and Azerbaijan have intensified amid allegations of Azerbaijani involvement in stirring unrest in New Caledonia.

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French officials see foreign interference behind deadly riots in New ... (Brisbane Times)

Azerbaijan had invited separatists from the French territories last year, resulting in a group whose stated aim is to support “French liberation and ...

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Cruise lines to avoid New Caledonia due to civil unrest (9News)

. · A P&O Cruises Australia spokesperson told 9news.com.au that they were closely monitoring the situation in Noumea and surrounding areas.

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Nickel, guns and foreign powers: How France's New Caledonia ... (POLITICO.eu)

Violent protests have erupted in France's South Pacific archipelago as decades-old tensions come to a head.

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