Authorities in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia have implemented a two-day curfew and banned gatherings following violent unrest in the capital of Noumea and other areas. The French Interior Ministry in Paris has dispatched police reinforcements to the island in response to the escalating situation.
High Commissioner Louis Le Franc, the territory's top French official, reported that 46 security forces were injured during the unrest, with 48 individuals arrested. Fortunately, no serious civilian injuries were reported. Le Franc described the disturbances in Noumea as 'high intensity,' resulting in damage to numerous stores and video surveillance equipment.
