French Authorities Secure New Caledonia After Deadly Unrest
Macron pauses controversial voting reforms as tensions ease in the Pacific territory, but curfews and travel bans remain.
Overview
- New Caledonia's main airport closed until June 3 due to ongoing crisis.
- French security forces conducted major operations to regain control of Noumea.
- Seven people were killed, and hundreds injured in protests over voting rights.
- State of emergency lifted, but evening curfews and public gathering bans continue.
- Indigenous Kanaks fear new voting laws will marginalize their political influence.