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Macron Rushes to New Caledonia Amidst Riots and Evacuations

Emmanuel Macron - New Caledonia - Political Unrest - Riots - Tourist Evacuation

Macron heads to New Caledonia as France deploys troops and tourists get evacuated. Find out more about the turmoil in the Pacific territory!

French President Macron is urgently flying to New Caledonia amidst escalating riots and unrest on the French Pacific territory. The situation has led to the closure of Noumea's international airport, prompting countries like Australia and New Zealand to deploy military planes to evacuate stranded tourists. Macron's visit follows a defense council at the Elysee Palace in Paris to address the crisis.

The recent violence in New Caledonia erupted as the National Assembly in France discussed electoral reforms, sparking deadly clashes and chaos. With at least six deaths and numerous injuries, the region is facing a challenging period of civil unrest. Macron's trip signifies France's commitment to restoring order and security in the troubled archipelago.

Amidst the turmoil, the first evacuation flight successfully rescued tourists from the riot-hit New Caledonia, highlighting the international efforts to ensure the safety of those stranded. As Macron prepares to travel to the riot-hit territory, Australian and New Zealand military planes are coordinating evacuations to bring their nationals back home.

The situation in New Caledonia remains tense, with ongoing discussions about the root causes of the deadly riots. Despite the alarming violence, efforts are being made to stabilize the region and restore peace. As Macron's visit unfolds, the global community closely watches the developments in this troubled paradise.

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Macron heading to New Caledonia as France deploys more troops ... (Aljazeera.com)

Noumea's international airport remains closed; Australia and New Zealand to use military planes to evacuate tourists.

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Macron to fly to New Caledonia after French island hit by riots (BBC News)

Macron held a defence council on the New Caledonia situation at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday.

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Macron to visit New Caledonia as Australia moves to evacuate tourists (The Guardian)

French president to leave for archipelago on Tuesday night after a week of deadly unrest on Pacific territory.

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First tourists evacuated from riot-scarred New Caledonia (Yahoo News UK)

A military transport aircraft evacuated trapped tourists from riot-hit New Caledonia Tuesday, the first rescue flight since looting, arson and deadly ...

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New Caledonia in turmoil (IPS Journal)

Last week, riots erupted in New Caledonia as France's National Assembly debated a constitutional amendment aimed at enlarging electoral lists on the ...

Australia and New Zealand begin evacuating nationals from unrest ... (Iowa Public Radio)

At least six people have died and hundreds more have been injured since violence erupted last week in New Caledonia following controversial electoral ...

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Macron to travel to riot-hit New Caledonia (FRANCE 24)

French President Emmanuel Macron is traveling to New Caledonia, signaling French authorities' growing confidence that reinforced security and emergency ...

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New Caledonia: Australia and New Zealand send evacuation flights ... (BBC News)

It is the first of two Australian aircraft arriving to rescue 300 citizens who have registered for assistance in the French Pacific territory. A New Zealand Air ...

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First New Caledonia evacuation flight arrives in Australia (Yahoo News UK)

A plane full of Australian tourists who had been trapped in New Caledonia by a week of rioting and looting touched down in Brisbane late Tuesday.

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What's Behind the Deadly Riots in New Caledonia? (The Diplomat)

The violent unrest in New Caledonia is alarming. Sadly, the island territory is no stranger to violence.

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Macron in New Caledonia to set up 'mission' after protests (EURACTIV)

French President Emmanuel Macron should arrive in troubled New Caledonia on Tuesday night (21 May) to set up "a mission", a government spokesperson said, ...

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Macron to fly to New Caledonia after French island hit by riots (BBC News)

Macron held a defence council on the New Caledonia situation at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday.

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Where New Caledonia is and why there's unrest in the French territory (iNews)

Emmanuel Macron is heading to the Pacific overseas territory after riots claimed the lives of six people and forced hundred to evacuate.

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Macron heads to New Caledonia as Australia and New Zealand ... (Sky News)

Six people, including two police officers, have been killed in the violence which erupted after protests over voting reforms being pushed through by Mr ...

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Emmanuel Macron rushes to riot-hit French territory of New Caledonia (Financial Times)

President's sudden trip comes after unrest that left 6 people dead and pushed up global nickel prices.

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New Caledonia: Where is the French overseas territory 'heading for ... (ITV News)

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit the riot-hit island, where six people have been killed and some 300 people have been arrested.

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'We're really torn': New Caledonia turmoil forces French nationals to ... (The Guardian)

Xavier Decramer and his family made a home in Nouméa, but the eruption of violence has prompted them to leave 'with a heavy heart'

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New Caledonia: Australian evacuees express relief after violent unrest (BBC News)

Two Royal Australian Air Force planes landed in Brisbane on Tuesday night, carrying 108 Australians and other tourists stranded by the closure of the French ...

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Australia and New Zealand evacuate scores of citizens from New ... (Bromsgrove Advertiser)

The Australian military has flown 115 passengers on two flights from the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia and a French government flight was ...

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France's Macron flies to riot-struck territory of New Caledonia (FRANCE 24)

President Emmanuel Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on Wednesday, where nine days of riots have killed six, injured hundreds and ...

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Macron heads to New Caledonia to tackle crisis on volatile territory (POLITICO.eu)

The French president has looked to get security concerns under control, but now needs a political solution to end the crisis.

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New Caledonia Riots: The Azerbaijan Factor (The Diplomat)

Supporting separatism in France's overseas territories has become a top priority as Baku seeks to punish France for its longtime sympathy for Armenia.

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Azerbaijan: Baku denying French accusations of meddling in New ... (Eurasianet)

Azerbaijani officials have long resented what they see as Paris' strong support for Armenia in the struggle over the Nagorno-Karabakh territory. France now is ...

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French president travels to violence-wracked New Caledonia (Voice of America)

Macron's trip comes a week after deadly riots broke out over a controversial bill to change the archipelago's electoral eligibility rules.

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Cruises avoid New Caledonia as Foreign Office advises ... (Travel Gossip)

Cruise lines have routed ships away from New Caledonia following days of bloody riots that have left at least six people dead. The Foreign Office advised.

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