Sydney (AP) - The Australian and New Zealand governments have taken swift action to evacuate their nationals from New Caledonia, a French Pacific archipelago engulfed in violent unrest. Australian Foreign Minister confirmed that Australia has been granted clearance for two evacuation flights to bring citizens and tourists back home. Additional flights are also being arranged to ensure the safety of all Australians in the region.
New Zealand has also joined the evacuation efforts by dispatching a plane to retrieve its citizens from Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia. This initial evacuation is part of a series of planned flights to repatriate New Zealanders affected by the recent violence in the region.
