Fresh unrest erupts in French territory of New Caledonia

The High Commission, which represents the French state in the archipelago, said in a statement that the night was “marked by unrest throughout the mainland (of the territory) and on the island of Pins and Mare, requiring the intervention of Read More …

France to deploy more troops to troubled Pacific territory of New Caledonia

Hundreds more security personnel will join the 1,500 reinforcements already on the ground in New Caledonia after the worst unrest in the French Pacific territory in more than 30 years. The High Commission of New Caledonia, which represents the French Read More …

France accuses Azerbaijan of fomenting deadly riots in overseas territory New Caledonia

Days of clashes between demonstrators and police in French-controlled New Caledonia are fueled by foreign interference, Paris declared on Thursday, as local officials vowed to restore order in the South Pacific territory. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said that the Read More …

France declares a state of emergency in New Caledonia, 500 police sent to quash deadly riots

France has declared a state of emergency on the Pacific island of New Caledonia, after four people including a police officer were killed in riots over voting reform on the French-ruled island. The move came as the French government confirmed Read More …