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Small group of Aussies still stranded in New Caledonia

More than 450 Australians and their families have been returned with government assistance from New Caledonia as order is restored following deadly riots.

AAP · Jun 3, 2024

European Commodities: Aluminium Hits 2-Year Highs, While Copper Cools Off

Coffee and cocoa both moved higher this week, and nickel prices pulled back amid ongoing supply issues out of New Caledonia.

Barchart · May 31, 2024

New Caledonian capital Noumea 'under control' after deadly riots

France said it had regained full control of the New Caledonian capital Nouméa on Friday – more than two weeks after major riots rocked the overseas Pacific territory.

Radio France Internationale · May 31, 2024

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French authorities regain full control of New Caledonia's capital after days of deadly unrest

The French interior minister says French authorities in New Caledonia have regained full control of their Pacific territory’s capital after two weeks of unrest that left seven people dead

The Independent UK · May 31, 2024

New Caledonians are looking to Australia as a safe haven. But for most, migration remains out of reach

In recent weeks, New Caledonia has been wracked by the worst unrest on the island in 40 years, making headlines around the world. Hundreds of Australians were trapped in the French territory, unable to return home until French troops restored order.

The Conversation · May 31, 2024

Macron’s handling of New Caledonia is not working, we need a new way

New Caledonia needs a new referendum on independence, not more politics from Paris

The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2024

French prosecutor in New Caledonia says authorities are investigating suspects behind deadly unrest

The French prosecutor in New Caledonia says authorities have opened an investigation into deadly unrest that has left seven people dead and significant destruction in the Pacific archipelago with decades of tensions between those seeking independence and those loyal to France

The Independent UK · May 29, 2024

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New Caledonia Unrest Pushes Nickel Sector Deeper Into Crisis

Weeks of unrest in New Caledonia have plunged the archipelago's nickel industry, already on government life support, closer to catastrophe, sector representatives say.

International Business Times · May 28, 2024

New Caledonia makes a slow return to normal as state of emergency lifted

France on Tuesday lifted a state of emergency in its Pacific territory of New Caledonia but is maintaining a curfew and sending hundreds of paramilitary reinforcements after two weeks of deadly riots.

Radio France Internationale · May 28, 2024

France to lift state of emergency in efforts to allow political dialogue in riot-hit New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to lift the state of emergency in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia

The Independent UK · May 27, 2024

French President Macron Lifts State Of Emergency In New Caledonia

French President Macron lifts state of emergency in New Caledonia to foster dialogue and peace.

France to lift state of emergency in New Caledonia

The state of emergency in New Caledonia, which has been hit by deadly rioting, will be lifted early Tuesday local time, as 480 gendarmes are being sent to the Pacific territory as reinforcement.

Radio France Internationale · May 27, 2024

New Caledonia state of emergency to end as France deploys more troops

The Pacific territory has been rocked by unrest over Paris’s plan to allow more Europeans the vote in provincial polls.

Al Jazeera · May 27, 2024

State Of Emergency In New Caledonia To Be Lifted: Presidency

The state of emergency in New Caledonia, which has been hit by deadly rioting, will be lifted early Tuesday local time, the French presidency said, adding 480 gendarmes were being sent to the Pacific territory as reinforcements.

International Business Times · May 27, 2024

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New Caledonia Pro-Independence Leader Urges Resistance Against Electoral Reforms

Pro-independence leader in New Caledonia calls for resistance against Paris government's electoral reforms. Macron seeks resolution amidst ongoing unrest.

New Caledonia Airport Closure Extended Until June 2

Tontouta International Airport in New Caledonia closed until June 2 due to safety concerns. Travelers advised to make alternative arrangements. Stay inform...

Radio France Internationale · May 25, 2024

First French tourists evacuated from New Caledonia as unrest continues

The first evacuation flights for French tourists stranded in New Caledonia due to riots in the Pacific territory took off Saturday, the high commission in the archipelago said.

AAP · May 25, 2024

More flights to evacuate Aussies from New Caledonia

The Australian government is organising more flights to evacuate Australians stranded in New Caledonia following deadly riots.

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Police Shoot Man Dead In New Caledonia Riot

Recent fatal shooting in New Caledonia during riots underscores the need for peaceful conflict resolution and de-escalation efforts amidst escalating violence.

The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2024

New Caledonia unrest continues as police shoot man dead – as it happened

Police officer detained after shooting of 48-year-old man as death toll reaches seven following days of upheaval linked to proposed voting changes

The Independent UK · May 24, 2024

Police officer detained after 7th death in France's restive New Caledonia territory

The French prosecutor for New Caledonia says a police officer has been taken into custody after shooting and killing a man when the officer was set upon by a group of about 15 people

Radio France Internationale · May 24, 2024

Man killed by police in New Caledonia as unrest continues after Macron visit

A 48-year-old man was killed on Friday after attacking police in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, prosecutors said. Seven people have now died in unrest that continues as President Emmanuel Macron travels back to mainland France after holding talks with pro- and anti-independence figures.

The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2024

‘Not our president’: after Macron’s visit, New Caledonia’s Kanak demand their own future

Electoral reform was the spark for unrest, but Indigenous protesters say they are fighting to correct years of widening inequality

AAP · May 23, 2024

More Australians to be flown home from New Caledonia

Two Australian government-assisted flights out of New Caledonia have been scheduled after more than a week of deadly riots have marred the French territory.

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024

Macron vows not to rush through voting change after New Caledonia visit

President promises talks as he seeks to quell serious unrest over plans to enfranchise long-term French residents in Pacific territory

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