France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia after deadly riots

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on May 15, 2024
France declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia due to deadly riots stemming from protests against electoral reform. The unrest erupted over a bill allowing long-term French residents to vote in provincial elections, sparking fears of diluting indigenous Kanak community influence. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal condemned the...

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Published on May 15, 2024 -  01:57

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