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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.
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