Macron Flies to New Caledonia to Address Escalating Unrest
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French President Emmanuel Macron visited New Caledonia to address violent unrest sparked by a voting reform plan that indigenous Kanaks believe will dilute their political influence. The riots have resulted in six deaths and hundreds of injuries, prompting France to deploy thousands of military reinforcements. Macron's visit aims to restore peace and security in the territory, which has a history of tension over French rule and independence movements.
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