Violent riots have erupted in New Caledonia after France approved changes to voting rules, leading to a state of emergency and deployment of troops. The unrest, triggered by allowing French residents to vote, resulted in deaths, injuries, and property damage.
A second police officer has been killed in riots gripping New Caledonia, as violence continues over proposed voting reforms despite a state of emergency coming into effect. https://t.co/Ff8HTn5A75
Streets of New Caledonia following anti-colonialism protests against France. https://t.co/8FoJNUntd0
🇳🇨🇫🇷 The situation in New Caledonia increasing looks like a civil war. https://t.co/F8yKFcAmBx https://t.co/RWKjRxnS9P
What is happening in New Caledonia? The government of France has deployed troops to New Caledonia amid continuing civil unrest in the French South Pacific territory. The will back up police efforts to secure ports and the main airport in the capital. President Emmanuel Macron… https://t.co/ZlVn3eBb9R
Recent demonstrations against local election reforms by France have turned violent and prompted a lockdown in New Caledonia. Here's what you need to know: https://t.co/IoZDPCUT8o https://t.co/9qbFYkQfep
The damage from the riots in New Caledonia amounted to about 200 million euros in three days, French media report More than 100 stores and businesses were burned or looted in one province alone, according to BFMTV. France said on Wednesday night that it was sending troops to… https://t.co/HZrJzHMKv1
What's happening in New Caledonia? — France has been sending thousands of illegal immigrants to New Caledonia to assimilate the native Kanaky. — France is changing the election law to make the Kanaky minorities in their own land. — The decision to change the election law… https://t.co/svk2VIUJzr
Violence rages in New Caledonia as France rushes emergency reinforcements to its Pacific territory https://t.co/nMcwwdhrKL https://t.co/daqrGXzNY8
France rushes emergency police reinforcements to New Caledonia ➡️ https://t.co/kgAhvEcuIQ https://t.co/Z4rmPm6gbb
France sends more police in bid to restore calm in Pacific island of New Caledonia https://t.co/ALrrF3H1PB
🇳🇨🇫🇷⚡ 3 policemen injured after gunfight in Nouméa, New Caledonia.
French troops in New Caledonia, France's overseas territory located in the Pacific Ocean. https://t.co/zWAsFNFvqp
French Troops Deployed In New Caledonia As Four Killed In Riots The French govt's plan to change election rules in provincial elections ended in an explosion of violence which left three Indigenous Kanak people and a police officer dead and prompted Paris to send military… https://t.co/vB0anIPUvC
🚨🇫🇷One of the last remaining French pacific territories New Caledonia resembles a war zone right now. The French Government is using it's army to quash indigenous locals who are rising up against the colonisers. Authorities also decided to ban video app TikTok, which the… https://t.co/SYEch4vSB8
❗️One of the last remaining French pacific territories New Caledonia resembles a war zone right now. The French Government is using it's army to quash indigenous locals who are rising up against the colonisers. Authorities also decided to ban social media app TikTok, which the… https://t.co/3WJOrhChsv
France has sent troops and declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia because of riots - Reuters Because of the law, which expands the voting rights of the French in France's overseas territories, large-scale protests have begun on the island. Opponents of the initiative set… https://t.co/IfPs8D9Xnt
Armed forces are protecting New Caledonia’s two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people. https://t.co/5iOijfRjjr
#France Sends Troops to #NewCaledonia Amid Unrest France deployed troops to its Pacific territory of New Caledonia amid violence over a new voting policy approved by legislators in Paris, that would give greater voting rights to French residents living on the islands. France… https://t.co/2i6q2FwhsU
Due to the riots in New Caledonia, the French Prime Minister announced the deployment of the army. The airport was closed. And a ban (BLOCKADE) was imposed on the use of TikTok. Censorship motivated by the preservation of public order? https://t.co/pltAcz1uep
A state of emergency has been declared in New Caledonia as rioting continues in the capital Noumea. @MarkWBurrows #9News READ MORE: https://t.co/ItY69Q64l8 https://t.co/lljoxylCAE
Hundreds of French police deployed amid New Caledonia riots https://t.co/MrkhehhmR0 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.
Macron convenes new defense council meeting due to unrest in New Caledonia https://t.co/BN4ptbImq1 https://t.co/ahvwuoYU2O
France Declares State of Emergency in New Caledonia: 4 Killed https://t.co/oEloYusRdP MODERN TOKYO TIMES @AmakusaRoninJay @MTTKanakoM #NewCaledonia #Kanaks #protests #フランス #ニューカレドニア島 https://t.co/okiT5lSR13
🇫🇷🇳🇨MACRON SENDS TROOPS TO NEW CALEDONIA Promising there would be no army on the streets, French officials said they were sending troops “to provide security for ports and airports.” Five thousand people have been involved in riots that left four dead and hundreds injured after… https://t.co/QwO84WawFd
Emergency Declared In French Territory #NewCaledonia. Here's Why https://t.co/PQEzgoKJ5Z https://t.co/vJ3TFvRl0Y
Pacific countries call for calm as New Caledonia riots continue https://t.co/gNDq1RfwQd
Like a ‘civil war’: Nouméa residents describe terror as deadly riots sweep New Caledonia capital https://t.co/NxDQyw8VLG
France imposed an emergency in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia for at least 12 days, boosting security forces’ powers to quell deadly unrest in the archipelago where indigenous people have long sought independence. https://t.co/BuJXBC8dpU
Australians are being warned to reconsider travel plans to New Caledonia amid protests and violent riots in the French territory following controversial changes to voting rules. https://t.co/v2hdUWQ21V
Hundreds arrested in New Caledonia after third night of deadly riots ➡️ https://t.co/hDb59xHXaN https://t.co/C7ECw4asuN
The French state expects to regain control of the situation in #NewCaledonia “in the coming hours”, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin says after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people on the French Pacific island. https://t.co/0QT3EyQ0QB
President Emmanuel Macron imposes a state of emergency in the French archipelago of New Caledonia after pro-independence protests left at least three dead and disrupted nickel production https://t.co/I4BVZ9s8On
#France imposed an emergency on May 15 in the French Pacific territory of #NewCaledonia for at least 12 days, boosting security forces’ powers to quell deadly unrest in the archipelago where indigenous people have long sought independence. https://t.co/JrcgH7xnJP
Violent riots broke out in New Caledonia after France adopted a bill aimed at allowing non-indigenous citizens to vote in local elections. By now the French authorities have imposed a curfew, closed the airport, and banned all public gatherings there https://t.co/7QjArVYElm
Hundreds of French police deployed amid New Caledonia riots https://t.co/ye0SawCb8I
Armed forces were protecting New Caledonia's two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people, the Pacific Island's top French official said, adding at least four alleged instigators were under house arrest https://t.co/FaHKfKgfBr
Hundreds arrested, roads barricaded in New Caledonia as riots continue https://t.co/9bUvm2me6U https://t.co/mo6tGBYdcq
After three young indigenous Kanak and a police official were killed in its territory of New Caledonia in riots over electoral reform, France declared a state of emergency ‘to bring back calm and serenity’ https://t.co/EbT4Offxzf https://t.co/5iqztUBXJt
#NDTVWorld | 200 Arrested, Roads Barricaded In France's New Caledonia As Riots Continue https://t.co/hS7Bw1QFSh https://t.co/XyhwW5Q0qo
Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France’s voting change, and why does it matter? https://t.co/Mub5LjloPX
France announced Wednesday it is imposing a state of emergency in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia for at least 12 days, boosting security forces' powers to quell deadly unrest that has left four people dead. https://t.co/TZQwQrjeeY
#NewCaledoniaRiots: France Announces State Of Emergency After 4 Dead https://t.co/OfdQ6EVfvo
France passed a law that Kanak people indigenous to New Caledonia say weakens their votes. Now the worst riots in the Pacific territory (and major nickel mining hub) in decades have left “hundreds” wounded and four dead. Macron blames and banned TikTok. https://t.co/ugjHZb0BXP
France Declares State Of Emergency, Sends Troops, To Quell Deadly Riots In Pacific Territory https://t.co/bjRKx9nvbQ
🇫🇷 France has deployed troops in the ports and airfields of New Caledonia. https://t.co/UOCTcA7ypB
The French territory of New Caledonia has been rocked by protests and violent riots following controversial changes to voting rules which Indigenous leaders say reduces their power. https://t.co/3Qf9tXRULF
French President Macron declares a state of emergency in New Caledonia following the uprising of the Kanak people The French on social networks have been surprised for several days that Macron, who is ready to send troops to Ukraine, is not able to send at least a couple of… https://t.co/Ane93BNjtQ
New Caledonians rose up in protest after French authorities proposed changing the constitution allowing non-indigenous citizens to vote. https://t.co/DCTbqWeDQv
🇫🇷🇳🇨⚡ Gunshots and blasts continue to be heard in New Caledonia as France starts deploying the military to suppress an ongoing uprising, at least 4 deaths reported.
Time to send Wagner to liberate the indigenous Kanak people of New Caledonia. The Kanak demonstrated against their colonizers having the right to vote, now French troops are squelching an "uprising." This includes blocking TikTok, in order to stop the world from witnessing how… https://t.co/cC1hSF7oQm
🇳🇨🇫🇷 France deployed the army to (its colony) New Caledonia amid protests for self determination! Protests began Monday in response to the tabling of a vote 10,000 miles away in the French parliament proposing changes to New Caledonia’s constitution that would give greater… https://t.co/2EsXIbh50A
France to deploy army to New Caledonia over riots https://t.co/AY02fJSiYR
New Caledonia hit by deadly unrest as France approves local voting system change Follow us on Rumble: https://t.co/Nuc9nUzlmx https://t.co/3SwO7U95LK
French President Emmanuel Macron convenes top ministers to discuss spiraling violence in territory of New Caledonia https://t.co/7QysT9tWZe https://t.co/gLNC9ArLmG
FRENCH TROOPS ATTEMPT TO QUELL UPRISING IN NEW CALEDONIA https://t.co/vuwxED3KUP
The French Empire has deployed its military to put down insurgents in the Pacific island of New Caledonia, which is near Australia! And France has also banned TikTok in that island to hide human rights violations. Freedom, democracy and Western values on display: https://t.co/0PViDdpt74
🚨🇫🇷The French military is suppressing an armed uprising of it's Pacific colony in New Caledonia. Ports and airport have been seized. Riots are spreading. What if Russia or China helped through locals just like France helps the locals in Ukraine? https://t.co/7UmylYsHO9
New Caledonia is a French colony in the Asia- Pacific. The French government is trying to cut their access to the outside world amidst ongoing protests for independence. https://t.co/6mP9CGxkuG https://t.co/H3vwOpIGIC
France’s government rushed hundreds of police reinforcements to the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia and considered imposing an emergency Wednesday to curb curb violence that has killed four people on the island. https://t.co/pl5E0vAb0N
At least two people were killed and three were seriously injured overnight in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, French officials there said Wednesday, as President Emmanuel Macron convened a meeting of top ministers to discuss the... https://t.co/g6nowABp4G
War scenes, industrial sites set ablaze, gun battles and massive looting in #France’s New Caledonia following a constitutional reform https://t.co/cuiLquDkPL
Emmanuel Macron déclare l'État d'urgence en Nouvelle Calédonie. La situation vire a l'insurrection sur l'archipel avec de nombreux barrages, incendies, pillages et tirs à balles réelles suite l'adoption de la réforme constitutionnelle contestée par les indépendantistes kanak qui… https://t.co/kqTznLnug9
🔊 Several people are dead as riots persist in New Caledonia after the French government approved changes to the voting rules. @gabstargardter explains what's behind the controversial voting reform on the Reuters World News podcast https://t.co/k8nnwzDVa1 https://t.co/UeqZCVclEB
Two dead, hundreds injured as riots sweep New Caledonia https://t.co/g7a1N6Usjg
Several people reportedly killed in violent protests in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, after France passed a new law granting voting rights to French residents there. https://t.co/7xkyXW2YEw
Eyewitness videos showed the aftermath in New Caledonia's capital Noumea after a night of rioting despite a curfew, as France's National Assembly approved changes to voting rules in the Pacific Island https://t.co/stPXqg6ejG https://t.co/hqtgGKZ77E
French president's office says government to consider imposing state of emergency in Pacific territory of New Caledonia, reports AP
🔊 Turmoil on the Pacific Island of New Caledonia as riots rage and several are killed after France backs a controversial voting change in the French territory. Find out the latest on Reuters World News podcast https://t.co/1AmACucOpV https://t.co/fEst11PThk
State of emergency declared in New Caledonia as a police officer was shot in the head #France https://t.co/P04vAHHP9C
NEW - Two people were killed and hundreds injured, shops were looted and public buildings torched during a second night of rioting in New Caledonia https://t.co/wrkioTNtrJ https://t.co/bDg9ZwWEIw
French president convenes top ministers to discuss spiraling violence in territory of New Caledonia https://t.co/Yyhj5MKWDO
🔊 Today on Reuters World News daily podcast: - Several dead in New Caledonia as riots continue over voting change - Biden’s top US economic adviser says tariffs slow China’s unfair advantage - Blinken performs Rockin’ in the Free World in Ukraine https://t.co/ggJFQm7vvX https://t.co/SHvdy5yKux
Three people were killed in riots in #NewCaledonia, an official says, after a move to change voting rules in the French-ruled Pacific island triggered violent unrest in which vehicles were torched and stores looted. https://t.co/TyCGD1Ofkx
One person was shot dead and two others wounded on Tuesday night as violent protests and looting rock New Caledonia, according to the high commissioner of the French Pacific territory. https://t.co/kbHXj0hZ9i
Anti-French riots broke out in its colony of New Caledonia due to an attempt by Paris to allow immigrants on the island to vote in elections and the native residents' fear that this would harm the colony's chances of gaining independence https://t.co/D0YPB9ZKsl
Three people killed in New Caledonia protests as France calls for calm in the Pacific territory https://t.co/Es5vP8SwWM
BREAKING: French president convenes top ministers to discuss spiraling violence in French Pacific territory of New Caledonia. https://t.co/PA9igJ8mdP
French President Emmanuel #Macron convenes a defense and national security council meeting to discuss riots that have killed two and injured hundreds in #NewCaledonia. #France https://t.co/TyCGD1Ofkx
🚨🇫🇷🇳🇨MACRON CANCELS TRIP OVER NEW CALEDONIA RIOTS He’s convening an emergency meeting of the Defense and National Security Council to address the issue after two people died and hundreds more were injured when rioting broke out in the South Pacific French territory. Unrest… https://t.co/CGwMGZEWzN https://t.co/mwvsC8YBa0
French president convenes top ministers to discuss spiralling violence in French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, reports AP
#BREAKING Macron calls crisis meeting on New Caledonia riots: Elysee https://t.co/tuKOgSIvNG
Three dead in New Caledonia riots after Paris voting change https://t.co/iClKUye5GK
#BREAKING Second person dies in New Caledonia riots: authorities https://t.co/K76oEAFKNt
1 Dead, Hundreds Injured As Riots Sweep New Caledonia https://t.co/XCjFJQoCAZ
New Caledonia: three people dead as protests continue over voting change https://t.co/PkwQmplHl2
One killed in New Caledonia as riots escalate after Paris vote https://t.co/Ouia6FglS7
#BREAKING 'Hundreds' including police hurt in New Caledonia unrest: French minister https://t.co/Xi5xqxjlXl
#BREAKING One person shot dead in New Caledonia unrest: official https://t.co/06gwhgaYry
One person shot dead in New Caledonia riots - BFM TV https://t.co/71NYyBq1e5 https://t.co/ToEuTT9b2t
New Caledonia protests: Macron urges calm as 130 arrested amid anger over voting change https://t.co/MZorUznXzC
Protests turned violent in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, with shots fired at security forces, vehicles torched and shops looted. #France #NewCaledonia #Protest #WorldNews https://t.co/bR0D0ueEkm
⚠️ ONE PERSON SHOT DEAD IN NEW CALEDONIA RIOTS - BFM TV Full Story → https://t.co/SvohYhdRn9 One person was shot dead as riots continued in New Caledonia after France's National Assembly approved changes to voting rules in the Pacific island on Tuesday evening, BFM TV…
🚨🇫🇷 NEW CALEDONIA: VOTING CHANGES SPARK RIOTS In New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific, riots broke out in the capital, Noumea, after the French National Assembly allowed long-term French residents to vote in local elections. This has raised concerns about… https://t.co/mORYCJ01xk
“On Wednesday morning, Lilou Garrido Navarro Kherachi, 19, drove around protestor blockades in Noumea and saw burning cars and buildings…” 🔥🇫🇷🇳🇨 https://t.co/MYQCmBbHxT
Gunshots could be heard and schools remained shut in New Caledonia's capital Noumea on Wednesday morning after a night of rioting despite a curfew, as France's National Assembly approved changes to voting rules in the Pacific island https://t.co/c2K5y8mnBz
France backs controversial New Caledonia vote changes amid continued unrest https://t.co/crhEBf9pSN
All international flights to New Caledonia have been cancelled after riots continued in the capital overnight despite a curfew being put in place. #9News https://t.co/i9fHLbCa3M
New Caledonia riots rage on after Paris approves voting change https://t.co/77jDgf1cqP https://t.co/1mR2LFdiQY
On site: Clashes in New Caledonia ahead of constitutional vote https://t.co/g4r2niqPgV
The French Pacific territory of New Caledonia faces an overnight curfew and a ban on gatherings following violent unrest in the capital, Noumea — in pictures. 🔗: https://t.co/8FWk4hBBIq https://t.co/Hp5b9SjzQ7