Deadly Riots Erupt in New Caledonia Over Voting Law Changes
French territory declares state of emergency as violence claims four lives and disrupts daily life.
Overview
- French troops deployed and TikTok banned as part of emergency measures.
- Protests led by pro-independence groups against new voting rules seen as marginalizing Indigenous Kanaks.
- Over 200 arrests made and hundreds injured, including police officers.
- Residents describe scenes of 'urban guerrilla war' and widespread fear.
- French government calls for calm and offers to resume political dialogue.