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France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia amid riots
short by Swati Dubey / on Thursday, 16 May, 2024
France has declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia amid riots sparked by a controversial electoral reform. Four people, including one police officer, have died in the unrest. President Macron condemned the violence, and called for dialogue for a political resolution. The reform, expanding voting rights in local elections, has intensified tensions between pro- and anti-independence factions.
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