New Caledonia

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Macron's Mission to Riot-Hit New Caledonia: Troop Deployment and Tourist Evacuations

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French President Macron rushes to pacific territory amid deadly unrest. Australia and New Zealand send military planes for evacuations.

French President Emmanuel Macron is embarking on a crucial mission to New Caledonia, a French territory plagued by violent riots. As Macron heads to the troubled region, more troops are being deployed to restore order in the midst of escalating unrest. The situation has led to the closure of Noumea's international airport, prompting Australia and New Zealand to step in with military planes for evacuating tourists stranded in the turmoil.

The violent riots in New Caledonia have claimed the lives of six individuals, heightening global concerns. The unrest, stemming from protests over voting reforms, has led to tragic casualties, including police officers. Macron's sudden trip comes in the wake of these incidents, with the aim of bringing calm and stability back to the archipelago.

Amid the chaos, Macron's visit is seen as a pivotal move to address the crisis in New Caledonia. His arrival is anticipated to pave the way for the establishment of a strategic mission aimed at restoring peace and order in the riot-hit territory. The support from Australia and New Zealand, with evacuation flights sent to rescue citizens, underscores the severity of the situation and the international response it has triggered.

In the midst of the turmoil in New Caledonia, Emmanuel Macron's visit holds the key to stabilizing the region and ensuring the safety of its inhabitants. With tensions running high and the need for decisive action paramount, Macron's presence signifies a significant step towards resolving the crisis and preventing further escalation.

Interesting Fact: New Caledonia is known for its rich nickel deposits, making it a key player in the global nickel industry. Macron's visit comes at a critical time, impacting not just the territory's stability but also global nickel prices.

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Macron heading to New Caledonia as France deploys more troops ... (Aljazeera.com)

Noumea's international airport remains closed; Australia and New Zealand to use military planes to evacuate tourists.

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Macron heads to riot-hit French territory of New Caledonia as ... (FRANCE 24)

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit riot-hit New Caledonia, Paris said Tuesday, as tourists are evacuated from the Pacific territory that has ...

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New Caledonia: Australia and New Zealand send evacuation flights ... (BBC News)

It is the first of two Australian aircraft arriving to rescue 300 citizens who have registered for assistance in the French Pacific territory. A New Zealand Air ...

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What's Behind the Deadly Riots in New Caledonia? (The Diplomat)

The violent unrest in New Caledonia is alarming. Sadly, the island territory is no stranger to violence.

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Emmanuel Macron rushes to riot-hit French territory of New Caledonia (Financial Times)

President's sudden trip comes after unrest that left 6 people dead and pushed up global nickel prices.

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Macron in New Caledonia to set up 'mission' after protests (EURACTIV)

French President Emmanuel Macron should arrive in troubled New Caledonia on Tuesday night (21 May) to set up "a mission", a government spokesperson said, ...

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Macron to visit New Caledonia to 'set up mission' after deadly riots (The Guardian)

French leader to leave for archipelago on Tuesday night with intention of restoring 'calm and order'

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Macron heads to New Caledonia as Australia and New Zealand ... (Sky News)

Six people, including two police officers, have been killed in the violence which erupted after protests over voting reforms being pushed through by Mr ...

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New Caledonia riots: Tourists evacuated, French President Macron ... (Reuters)

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to the Pacific island of New Caledonia late on Tuesday, his office said, just over a week after riots erupted ...

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'We're really torn': New Caledonia turmoil forces French nationals to ... (The Guardian)

Xavier Decramer and his family made a home in Nouméa, but the eruption of violence has prompted them to leave 'with a heavy heart'

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New Caledonia: Australian evacuees express relief after violent unrest (BBC News)

Australia and New Zealand bring dozens of people home, after deadly unrest in the French territory.

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Australia, New Zealand evacuate scores of their citizens from New ... (The Associated Press)

Australia says its military has flown 115 people from the restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia and France will soon evacuate and 100 to the ...

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New Caledonia protesters, police spar ahead of Macron visit (Reuters)

Protesters and a thousand French police reinforcements were playing a "game of cat and mouse" in New Caledonia, an independence group said on Wednesday, ...

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French President Emmanuel Macron heads to violence-hit New ... (CNN)

French President Emmanuel Macron is on his way to New Caledonia, a government official has said, after a week of deadly unrest in the Pacific archipelago.

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France's Macron flies to riot-struck territory of New Caledonia (FRANCE 24)

President Emmanuel Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on Wednesday, where nine days of riots have killed six, injured hundreds and ...

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Australia and New Zealand initiate evacuation flights for nationals ... (JURIST)

The Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Penny Wong, similarly announced clearance for two assisted-departure flights from New Caledonia. The first ...

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Macron heads to New Caledonia to tackle crisis on volatile territory (POLITICO.eu)

The French president has looked to get security concerns under control, but now needs a political solution to end the crisis.

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New Caledonia Riots: The Azerbaijan Factor (The Diplomat)

Supporting separatism in France's overseas territories has become a top priority as Baku seeks to punish France for its longtime sympathy for Armenia.

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Nickel and Dimed: The Green Metal Gamble in New Caledonia (Harvard International Review)

New Caledonia stands as a compelling case study for how to responsibly manage natural resources to foster a more sustainable and equitable future.

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New Caledonia Riots Threaten Nickel Supply Chains (Foreign Policy)

The tiny Pacific island territory of New Caledonia entered its second week of deadly riots on Monday, with protesters blocking roads and shutting down the ...

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How is the violent unrest in New Caledonia impacting global nickel ... (The Seattle Times)

Global nickel prices have been soaring since violence erupted in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia last week.

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How is the violent unrest in New Caledonia impacting global nickel ... (The Associated Press)

Global nickel prices have been soaring since violence erupted in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia last week.

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French president travels to violence-wracked New Caledonia (Voice of America)

Macron's trip comes a week after deadly riots broke out over a controversial bill to change the archipelago's electoral eligibility rules.

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Explainer: What New Caledonia riots mean for the nickel industry (Reuters)

A wave of civil unrest in New Caledonia, a French overseas territory in the southern Pacific that is a leading nickel producer, has halted mining operations ...

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Violence in New Caledonia affects nickel prices | Africanews (Africanews English)

Global nickel prices have soared since deadly violence erupted in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia last week.

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Azerbaijan: Baku denying French accusations of meddling in New ... (Eurasianet)

Azerbaijani officials have long resented what they see as Paris' strong support for Armenia in the struggle over the Nagorno-Karabakh territory. France now is ...

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