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After lawmakers agreed on a new bill in the French capital Paris, riots broke out in New Caledonia, thousands of kilometers away from the country. Actually, New Catalonia is an area adjacent to Australia, which is ruled by France.
Law passed in Paris
French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for 10 years will be allowed to vote in provincial elections, according to a new bill passed in Paris. Some local leaders fear that this decision will reduce the importance of indigenous (Kanak) votes. Violence has been going on in New Caledonia for the last three days regarding this bill. Meanwhile, a top French official said Thursday morning that armed forces had been deployed to protect New Caledonia's two airports and ports. Four people were killed in these violent riots. In view of this violent demonstration, France declared emergency.
Many policemen were injured
French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc said that gendarmes encountered five thousand protesters in three municipalities, three to four thousand of whom were from the capital, Noumea. He further said, “200 people were arrested. Some policemen were injured.”
Declaration of emergency in France
France declares state of emergency in New Caledonia. The protesters set many vehicles on fire. Along with this, they also looted many shops. Speaking on the current situation, Nouméa resident Yoan Flerot said he witnessed looting taking place. Some shop owners are giving permission for raids of their own free will. His request is that the shop should not be damaged. Three young Kanaks were killed in this violence. A 24 year old policeman also lost his life due to bullet injury. The state of emergency will continue in the area for the next 12 days. The administration has also banned the Tik-Tok video app.
It is noteworthy that France had captured mineral rich New Caledonia in 1853. The residents there were granted French citizenship in 1957. According to reports, there has been tension between the Kanaks and the Europeans for a long time.