Security forces have been mobilised and a curfew imposed in the French Pacific island territory of New Caledonia after a general strike and protests over proposed constitutional amendments descended into violence.
Shops and buildings were set on fire and looting reported in the capital Noumea, as well as surrounding settlements, on Monday night, after a day of action over the proposed changes which are being debated in Paris and would increase the size of the electorate for upcoming provincial elections.
