France Enforces State of Emergency in New Caledonia After Violent Riots

The unrest follows electoral reforms perceived to undermine the Indigenous Kanak vote, leading to fatalities and widespread destruction.

Four people, including a police officer, have been killed in the riots.
France deployed additional troops and imposed a curfew to restore order.
Authorities banned TikTok, citing its use in organizing the riots.
Pro- and anti-independence groups call for calm and dialogue.
New Caledonia has a history of tension over its political status and economic disparities.