French Authorities Secure New Caledonia After Deadly Unrest

Macron pauses controversial voting reforms as tensions ease in the Pacific territory, but curfews and travel bans remain.

New Caledonia's main airport closed until June 3 due to ongoing crisis.
French security forces conducted major operations to regain control of Noumea.
Seven people were killed, and hundreds injured in protests over voting rights.
State of emergency lifted, but evening curfews and public gathering bans continue.
Indigenous Kanaks fear new voting laws will marginalize their political influence.