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Macron's Mission in New Caledonia: Restoring Calm Amidst Turmoil

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Discover the latest updates on Macron's visit to riot-hit New Caledonia and the evacuation of tourists amidst deadly riots. #NewCaledonia #Macron #France

The recent violent unrest in New Caledonia has shocked the world, prompting French President Emmanuel Macron to visit the riot-hit territory in an effort to restore peace and order. As the situation escalates with six reported deaths, the deployment of more troops and the closure of Noumea's international airport signify the gravity of the crisis. Meanwhile, Australia and New Zealand have stepped in to evacuate tourists using military planes.

Amid the turmoil, the residents and French nationals in New Caledonia find themselves torn between staying in a place they call home and the escalating violence that pushes them to leave for their safety. Macron's sudden trip reflects the urgency of the situation and his commitment to addressing the unrest in the region.

As Macron sets up a 'mission' in New Caledonia to tackle the deadly riots, the global nickel prices have surged due to the unrest affecting the nickel-rich territory. The evacuation flights arranged by Australia and New Zealand underscore the international response to the crisis, highlighting the solidarity among nations in times of need.

In a bid to restore calm amidst the chaos, Macron's visit aims to bring stability to New Caledonia and ensure the safety of its residents. The events unfolding in the French Pacific territory serve as a reminder of the challenges faced by remote regions and the importance of swift intervention to prevent further violence and casualties.

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

President's sudden trip comes after unrest that left six 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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Macron to visit New Caledonia to 'set up mission' after deadly riots (The Guardian)

French leader to leave for archipelago on Tuesday night with intention of restoring 'calm and order'

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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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New Caledonia protesters, police play 'cat and mouse' before ... (The Star Online)

(Reuters) - Protesters and a thousand French police reinforcements were playing a "game of cat and mouse" in New Caledonia, ahead of the arrival of France's ...

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Australia and New Zealand evacuate scores of their citizens from ... (The Star Online)

The Australian military has flown 115 passengers on two flights from the restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia and a French government flight ...

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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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Macron flies to riot-struck New Caledonia - Asia & Pacific - The ... (Jakarta Post)

Macron's plane was en route from France to the troubled islands, a holiday destination now strewn with hundreds of charred vehicles and scarred by burned-out ...

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

Protesters in New Caledonia erected new barricades overnight in cat-and-mouse games with French police reinforcements, a pro-independence group said on ...

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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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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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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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