France sent a high-level delegation to its overseas territory of New Caledonia this week with the aim of negotiating ongoing demands for autonomy, easing economic woes and revamping the penitentiary system. But the visit was met with violence as pro-independence protesters clashed with police.
Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin, Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti and Overseas Territories Minister Marie Guévenoux travelled to the archepelago in an attempt to improve ties with Paris.
