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France claims success in clamping down on New Caledonia riots

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  • Source: News websites
  • 18 May 2024 10:21
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The local chamber of commerce reveals that up to 90% of the grocery distribution network in the city had been “wiped out” in the riots, with an estimated damage of around $217 million.

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  • A man stands in front a burnt car after unrest in Noumea, New Caledonia, Wednesday May 15, 2024. (AP)
    A man stands in front of a burnt car after unrest in Noumea, New Caledonia, Wednesday May 15, 2024. (AP)

New Caledonia's governor confirmed on Friday that the week-long unrest in the country has ceased after an additional 1,000 reinforcements from France were deployed, with High Commissioner Louis Le Franc telling reporters that “a calmer and more peaceful situation” in the capital city of Noumea has been seen for the first time since Monday, despite “fires at a school and two companies.”

AFP reported French troops in red berets with gas masks, riot shields, and rifles in the city as a shopping center was still ablaze and dozens of burned-out cars were on the road. 

Meanwhile, the local chamber of commerce revealed that up to 90% of the grocery distribution network in the city had been “wiped out” in the riots, with an estimated damage of around $217 million.

During the unrest for the past week, five people were killed and one gendarme was shot in the head, while another was killed by friendly fire, per French officials. Three locals, ages 17, 20 and 36 were killed and suspects have been identified and taken into custody.

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The unrest erupted after France's national assembly approved contentious changes to voting rolls, which indigenous Kanak leaders argue will undermine their voting rights.

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