French President Emmanuel Macron has made the decision to lift the state of emergency in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia. This move comes in the aftermath of recent unrest that resulted in seven fatalities and widespread destruction. The state of emergency, which was imposed on May 15, will officially end at 8 p.m. in Paris on Monday, corresponding to 5 a.m. on Tuesday in New Caledonia.
The decision to lift the state of emergency is aimed at facilitating political dialogue and enabling meetings among various stakeholders, including the pro-independence movement FLNKS and local leaders. Macron has emphasized the importance of removing barricades as a necessary step towards initiating meaningful negotiations between the opposing factions in New Caledonia.
