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Paul Myers

New Caledonia airport reopens after month-long closure during deadly violence

The main airport in New Caledonia resumed full services after it was closed during civil unrest that left nine people dead. AP - Ludovic Marin

New Caledonia's main international airport reopened on Monday after authorities in the French Pacific territory closed it and imposed a curfew during civil unrest last month that left nine people dead and hundreds more injured.

Both measures were introduced after violence broke out on 13 May over a reform to the voting system that would have allowed long-term residents to participate in local polls.

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