New Caledonia

2024 - 5 - 21

Chaos in New Caledonia: Macron Rushes In, Evacuations Begin

Azerbaijan - Emmanuel Macron - global economy - New Caledonia - nickel markets

Discover the turmoil as Macron heads to riot-hit New Caledonia amidst evacuations of trapped tourists. #NewCaledonia #Macron #Riots

New Caledonia recently faced a wave of rioting and looting, leaving Australian tourists stranded. The first evacuation flight to Australia brought relief to the stranded visitors, eager to escape the chaos. With Macron deploying more troops and heading to the troubled territory, tensions are high. The violent unrest, resulting in six deaths and a surge in global nickel prices, prompted Macron's urgent visit.

As President Macron rushes to New Caledonia to address the protests, the situation remains critical. The closed international airport and the use of military planes from Australia and New Zealand for evacuations highlight the severity of the crisis. Macron's mission in New Caledonia aims to quell the violence and restore order in the riot-hit territory. The history of violence in New Caledonia adds a layer of complexity to the current situation, emphasizing the urgency of the president's intervention.

The deadly riots in New Caledonia raise questions about the underlying causes of the turmoil. The unrest, long simmering on the island, has reached a boiling point, leading to a tragic loss of lives and economic repercussions. Macron's visit and the evacuation efforts underscore the international community's response to the crisis. With Australia and New Zealand also sending rescue flights, the collaborative effort to assist those in need showcases a unified front against the chaos in New Caledonia.

In the midst of chaos in New Caledonia, the swift action of world leaders like Macron brings hope for stability. The evacuation of stranded citizens and the deployment of troops signal a turning point in the crisis. As Macron's mission unfolds, the world watches closely as efforts are made to restore peace in the riot-torn territory.

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'Thank God!': First New Caledonia evacuation flight arrives in Australia (eNCA)

A plane full of elated and relieved Australian tourists who had been trapped in New Caledonia during a week of rioting and looting touched down in Brisbane ...

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Macron heading to New Caledonia as France deploys more troops ... (Aljazeera.com)

Noumea's international airport remains closed; Australia and New Zealand to use military planes to evacuate tourists.

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Macron heads to riot-hit French territory of New Caledonia as ... (FRANCE 24)

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit riot-hit New Caledonia, Paris said Tuesday, as tourists are evacuated from the Pacific territory that has ...

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Emmanuel Macron rushes to riot-hit French territory of New Caledonia (Financial Times)

President's sudden trip comes after unrest that left 6 people dead and pushed up global nickel prices.

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Macron in New Caledonia to set up 'mission' after protests (EURACTIV)

French President Emmanuel Macron should arrive in troubled New Caledonia on Tuesday night (21 May) to set up "a mission", a government spokesperson said, ...

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What's Behind the Deadly Riots in New Caledonia? (The Diplomat)

The violent unrest in New Caledonia is alarming. Sadly, the island territory is no stranger to violence.

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Macron heads to riot-hit New Caledonia - SABC News - Breaking ... (SABC News)

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to the Pacific island of New Caledonia late on Tuesday, his office said, just over a week after riots erupted ...

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Macron heads to New Caledonia as Australia and New Zealand ... (Sky News)

Six people, including two police officers, have been killed in the violence which erupted after protests over voting reforms being pushed through by Mr ...

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New Caledonia: Australia and New Zealand send evacuation flights ... (BBC News)

It is the first of two Australian aircraft arriving to rescue 300 citizens who have registered for assistance in the French Pacific territory. A New Zealand Air ...

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'We're really torn': New Caledonia turmoil forces French nationals to ... (The Guardian)

Xavier Decramer and his family made a home in Nouméa but the eruption of violence has prompted them to leave 'with a heavy heart'

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French President Emmanuel Macron heads to violence-hit New ... (CNN)

French President Emmanuel Macron is on his way to New Caledonia, a government official has said, after a week of deadly unrest in the Pacific archipelago.

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New Caledonia: Australian evacuees express relief after violent unrest (BBC News)

Australia and New Zealand bring dozens of people home, after deadly unrest in the French territory.

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Australia, New Zealand evacuate scores of their citizens from New ... (The Associated Press)

Australia says its military has flown 115 people from the restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia and France will soon evacuate and 100 to the ...

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New Caledonia protesters, police spar ahead of Macron visit (Reuters)

Protesters and a thousand French police reinforcements were playing a "game of cat and mouse" in New Caledonia, an independence group said on Wednesday, ...

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France's Macron flies to riot-struck territory of New Caledonia (FRANCE 24)

President Emmanuel Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on Wednesday, where nine days of riots have killed six, injured hundreds and ...

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Macron heads to New Caledonia to tackle crisis on volatile territory (POLITICO.eu)

The French president has looked to get security concerns under control, but now needs a political solution to end the crisis.

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New Caledonia Riots: The Azerbaijan Factor (The Diplomat)

Supporting separatism in France's overseas territories has become a top priority as Baku seeks to punish France for its longtime sympathy for Armenia.

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New Caledonia Riots Threaten Nickel Supply Chains (Foreign Policy)

The tiny Pacific island territory of New Caledonia entered its second week of deadly riots on Monday, with protesters blocking roads and shutting down the ...

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Nickel and Dimed: The Green Metal Gamble in New Caledonia (Harvard International Review)

New Caledonia stands as a compelling case study for how to responsibly manage natural resources to foster a more sustainable and equitable future.

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How is the violent unrest in New Caledonia impacting global nickel ... (The Associated Press)

Global nickel prices have been soaring since violence erupted in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia last week.

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French president travels to violence-wracked New Caledonia (Voice of America)

Macron's trip comes a week after deadly riots broke out over a controversial bill to change the archipelago's electoral eligibility rules.

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Azerbaijan: Baku denying French accusations of meddling in New ... (Eurasianet)

Azerbaijani officials have long resented what they see as Paris' strong support for Armenia in the struggle over the Nagorno-Karabakh territory. France now is ...

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France's Macron makes high-stakes visit to riot-struck New Caledonia (Courthouse News Service)

NOUMEA, New Caledonia (AFP) — President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to ...

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Violence in New Caledonia affects nickel prices | Africanews (Africanews English)

Global nickel prices have soared since deadly violence erupted in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia last week.

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