Macron Visits Unrest-Ridden New Caledonia Amid Evacuations and High-Stakes Talks

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Macron Visits Unrest-Ridden New Caledonia Amid Evacuations and High-Stakes Talks
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French President Emmanuel Macron has committed to maintaining a police presence in New Caledonia to restore peace following severe riots triggered by a controversial electoral reform. The unrest, described as an "unprecedented insurrection," has resulted in six deaths and hundreds of injuries. Indigenous Kanaks fear the new law will dilute their political influence. Macron aims to stabilize the situation and engage in delicate political discussions about the territory's future.

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