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France to declare state of emergency in New Caledonia as unrest turns deadly

A district of Noumea, as the French overseas territory of New Caledonia is also known, pictured on May 15, 2024. © Delphine Mayeur, AFP

French President Emmanuel Macron's office on Wednesday said a state of emergency would be declared after at least three people were killed in New Caledonia amid violent protests that erupted over the passage of a constitutional reform that angered pro-independence forces. 

"The president has requested that the decree aimed at declaring a state of emergency in New Caledonia be included on the agenda" of a cabinet meeting this afternoon, the Elysée Palace said in a statement.

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