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French Unrest

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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. 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 .

The unrest, initially sparked by voting reforms from Paris, saw heightened tensions culminating in numerous clashes and casualties. The French government accused Azerbaijan of meddling in New Caledonia through a social media campaign, which they claimed had fueled some of the violence. 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.

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.

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. 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.

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