Macron Lifts Emergency in New Caledonia Amid Ongoing Unrest
French President seeks political dialogue as evacuation of tourists begins and tensions over voting reforms persist.
- New Caledonia's international airport remains closed until June 2 due to recent violence.
- Seven people have died since riots began over proposed electoral changes on May 13.
- Pro-independence activists demand the withdrawal of voting reform legislation.
- President Macron proposes a possible referendum to resolve the political crisis.
- Additional security forces are deployed to maintain order as political discussions continue.