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Violent riots in New Caledonia prompt France to declare a state of emergency. French forces recapture the airport road from rioters. Six fatalities reported. Australia's ADF on standby to assist stranded citizens. France accuses Azerbaijan of meddling. TikTok banned. Colonial legacy and China's involvement discussed.

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Recent unrest in the French territory of New Caledonia has led to violent clashes, with cars set on fire and explosions reported. The situation escalated to the point where a state of emergency was declared, and French forces launched a major operation to open the route to the territory's restive capital [1]. At least six fatalities have been reported due to the violence, and the situation resulted in Australians being stranded on the island, running out of food as the civil unrest continued [2] [3].

The unrest, initially sparked by voting reforms from Paris, saw heightened tensions culminating in numerous clashes and casualties [4]. The French government accused Azerbaijan of meddling in New Caledonia through a social media campaign, which they claimed had fueled some of the violence [5]. Additionally, France reportedly blocked access to TikTok in New Caledonia in an effort to curb the ongoing violent clashes, stirring controversy as a response to the unrest [6].

The French government rushed in reinforcements and mobilized more police officers to secure the area and regain control of the situation in New Caledonia. During this tumultuous time, the country has been grappling with the ramifications of its colonial legacy, which has resurfaced amidst the violent clashes in the territory [7].

The deployment of additional forces and the declaration of a state of emergency aimed to restore order on the island, where barricades were set up by residents amidst the unrest [8]. The violence, which has been described as a significant challenge for France, resulted in hundreds of arrests being made as the civil unrest continued for several days [9].

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Thread Age 73 days

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French forces launch ‘major operation’ to recapture New Caledonia airport road from rioters

Telegraph - 69 days ago - Violence erupted last week over proposals to grant voting rights to non-indigenous residents of the former French Pacific colony

Cars on fire, explosions in New Caledonia during unrest

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France: Australia’s defence force ‘ready to fly’ to New Caledonia to help citizens

The Australian Financial Review - 69 days ago - Australia is working with French authorities to ensure a quick exit for people seeking to flee strife-torn New Caledonia as soon as the Pacific island nation’s airport is reopened.

France blames violent New Caledonia riots on Russia, Azerbaijan, TikTok

WND - 70 days ago - (VALUETAINMENT) – The French Pacific territory of New Caledonia entered its fourth consecutive day of riots and civic unrest on Friday as local citizens violently protest new voting reforms, prompting France to declare a state of emergency and deploy additional security forces. As French military personnel work to quell the uprisings that have already killed…