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The Latest Breaking News from New Caledonia

New Caledonia: Australia and New Zealand send planes to evacuate nationals from unrest

Six people died and hundreds more injured since violence erupted last week

Evening Standard · May 21, 2024

New Caledonia Tourists 'Ecstatic' As Rescue Planes Arrive

Tourists trapped by rioting, looting and separatist roadblocks in crisis-wracked New Caledonia expressed joy that they may soon be rescued after the first military evacuation flights landed on Tuesday.

International Business Times · May 21, 2024

Déjà vu in New Caledonia: why decades of political failure will make this uprising hard to contain

With an air force plane on its way to rescue New Zealanders stranded by the violent uprising in New Caledonia, many familiar with the island’s history are experiencing an unwelcome sense of déjà vu.

The Conversation · May 21, 2024

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Australia and New Zealand send rescue planes to bring back nationals from New Caledonia

The Australian and New Zealand governments announced Tuesday they were sending planes to evacuate their nationals from violence-scorched New Caledonia.

France 24 · May 21, 2024

Australia and New Zealand sending planes to evacuate nationals from New Caledonia's unrest

The Australian and New Zealand governments say they are sending planes to evacuate their nationals from violence-scorched New Caledonia

The Independent UK · May 21, 2024

Stranded Aussies rescued from violence-torn island

Australians have escaped violence in New Caledonia after two flights were cleared to bring stranded citizens home following deadly riots on the Pacific island.

AAP · May 21, 2024

People in New Caledonia: how have you been affected by the unrest?

If you live in New Caledonia, or have family and friends there, we would like to hear about the situation on the ground

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024

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Key dates in New Caledonia’s history

The French overseas territory of New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean has a turbulent history. Here's a timeline of the events that have shaped the former colony.

Radio France Internationale · May 20, 2024

More arrests as New Caledonia protesters keep up their roadblocks

Pro-independence protesters in New Caledonia have vowed to maintain their blockades as French security forces seek to quell six days of violent unrest sparked by a controversial reform of voting rules in the Pacific territory.

Radio France Internationale · May 20, 2024

Evacuation flights unable to reach tourists stranded in New Caledonia amid unrest

Hundreds of Australian and New Zealand travellers are stuck in the French Pacific territory where protests and violence are preventing access to the airport

The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2024

Defence aircraft poised for New Caledonia evacuation

A defence force plane is standing by to evacuate Australians stuck in New Caledonia as violence wracks the French Pacific territory.

AAP · May 20, 2024

Is it time for Australia to reassess its position on France’s role in New Caledonia?

On Sunday afternoon, Australian citizens who have been trapped in New Caledonia were called to a meeting at one of the large hotels in the capital, Noumea.

The Conversation · May 20, 2024

New Caledonia Separatists Defy French Efforts To Unblock Roads

Separatists in riot-hit New Caledonia refused Monday to abandon road blocks that have paralysed much of the Pacific archipelago and halted commercial air traffic, defying a major security operation by French forces.

International Business Times · May 20, 2024

France Mobilizes Police To Regain Control Of New Caledonia

France mobilizes police forces in New Caledonia to restore peace and security amidst escalating violence.

French security forces work to regain control of airport highway in violence-scorched New Caledonia

French security forces are working to retake control of the highway to the international airport in violence-scorched New Caledonia, shuttered because of deadly unrest wracking the French Pacific archipelago where indigenous people have long sought independence from France

International Business Times · May 19, 2024

France Says Will Quell New Caledonia Riots 'Whatever The Cost'

French forces smashed through dozens of barricades in a bid to retake the main road to New Caledonia's airport and a top official said Sunday that France would reclaim all of the Pacific territory from independence militants "whatever the cost".

International Business Times · May 19, 2024

French Forces Smash Roadblocks In Bid To Clear Key New Caledonia Road

French forces smashed through about 60 road blocks to clear the way from conflict-stricken New Caledonia's capital to the airport but have still not reopened the route, a top government official said Sunday.

Radio France Internationale · May 19, 2024

French forces sent to take control of New Caledonia's airport access road after sixth night of violence

French forces launched a "major operation" on Sunday to regain control of a road linking New Caledonia's capital Noumea to the main international airport, after a sixth night of violent unrest.

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France 24 · May 19, 2024

French forces launch 'major operation' to open route to New Caledonia's restive capital

French forces launched a "major operation" on Sunday to regain control of a road linking New Caledonia's capital Noumea to the main international airport, after a sixth night of violent unrest.

The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2024

French forces launch ‘major operation’ in New Caledonia, as unrest claims another life

Operation will aim to retake road linking airport with Noumea, as the capital’s mayor says the situation is ‘not improving’

AAP · May 19, 2024

ADF 'ready to fly' as death toll rises in New Caledonia

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the government is working to get Australians out of New Caledonia as the death toll from the civil unrest rises to six.

The Guardian - AU · May 18, 2024

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Al Jazeera · May 18, 2024

Death toll rises to six in New Caledonia riots as unrest spreads

Hundreds of heavily armed marines and police patrol the French territory’s capital Noumea after a night of violence.

Violent Unrest In New Caledonia Leaves Sixth Fatality

Violent clashes in New Caledonia escalate, resulting in six deaths and a state of emergency.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2024

French authorities report sixth fatality in New Caledonia violence

French security forces have reported another death in armed clashes in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia

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