French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal signed a decree on Wednesday (May 15) declaring a state of emergency in New Caledonia as violence erupted there over electoral reforms, resulting in the deaths of three indigenous Kanak youths and a Police official.

New Caledonia: Clashes continue in French overseas territory, France sends troop to diffuse unrest

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French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal signed a decree on Wednesday (May 15) declaring a state of emergency in New Caledonia as violence erupted there over electoral reforms, resulting in the deaths of three indigenous Kanak youths and a police official.

France: Why is New Caledonia roiled by violence? | Four dead in riots

Violence has erupted in New Caledonia, a French overseas territory in the South Pacific after France's National Assembly approved changes to voting rules in the Pacific island. Watch this video for all details.

France declares emergency in New Caledonia, territory on the boil

Three people have been killed in unrest in New Caledonia, an official said, as rioting continued and stores and schools remained shut on Wednesday after France's National Assembly approved changes to voting rules in the Pacific island.

Three dead in New Caledonia as riots rage after Paris approves voting change

What's happening in New Caledonia? Why is there unrest?

New Caledonia's high commissioner said on Tuesday (May 14) that shots had been fired at security forces during riots in the French Pacific territory. Many shops were looted and vehicles were also torched during the riots.

New Caledonia unrest turns violent, shots fired at security forces

The French President Emmanuel Macron is slated to undertake a landmark tour to French regions and independent countries in the Pacific region in order to strengthen ties. The leader will be on a five-day visit starting Monday.

France President Macron on 5-day visit to New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea | World News | WION

A 59-year-old Australian tourist was killed by a shark on Sunday (February 19) near a beach in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia. At the time of his death, the man was swimming close to a pontoon and was 150 metres away from the shore when the shark attacked, said the authorities.

Australian man loses life in shark attack in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron hails the referendum result as New Caledonia votes to stay with France. Over 96% of voters reject independence.

New Caledonia votes to stay with France, with over 96% of voters rejecting independence

As citizens in Caledonia voted to stay with France, President Macron declared that "France is more beautiful because New Caledonia has decided to stay part of it".

'Free from binary choice': New Caledonia votes to stay with France

The small South Pacific territory of New Caledonia is over 16,000 kilometers away from France. It has now rejected independence in its third and final referendum.

Emmanuel Macron: France is more beautiful with Caledonia in it

The remote Pacific territory of New Caledonia, one of the few places on the planet to have avoided Covid-19, has recorded its first cases of coronavirus. The territory will now go into strict lockdown after detecting nine cases, local officials said Sunday.

Covid-free New Caledonia record first cases of coronavirus

A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck near New Caledonia on Wednesday, triggering a tsunami warning and emergency evacuations across a swathe of the South Pacific, but there were no reports of serious damage or injuries.

7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off coasts of Vanuatu, New Caledonia: USGS

People in the southern Pacific French territory of New Caledonia have once more voted to stay with France, narrowly rejecting independence in a tightly-fought referendum.

The 'no' camp emerges victorious: New Caledonia remains with France

People in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia have narrowly rejected independence from France in a referendum. Watch the report to know more.

New Caledonia rejects referendum from France for the second time

Voters in New Caledonia in the French South Pacific territory are all set to cast their ballots on whether to break away from France & form an independence state after almost 170 years.

New Caledonia set for 2nd referendum on Independence

Tsunami warnings were issued after a magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of New Caledonia in the South Pacific on Wednesday. The tremor hit at about 3.

Tsunami warnings issued after earthquake off New Caledonia

The French Pacific islands of New Caledonia began voting Sunday on whether to become an independent nation, in a closely-watched test of support for France in one of its many territories scattered around the globe.

New Caledonia votes on independence from France

The US Geological Survey said the shallow tremor hit approximately 82 kilometres to the east of the lightly populated Loyalty Islands at around 10:45 am (2245 GMT).?

7.0 magnitude quake off New Caledonia, triggers tsunami warning

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