France Rushes Reinforcements to New Caledonia
Unrest in the territory could derail President Macron’s efforts to restore French influence in the Indo-Pacific
French authorities said Thursday that 1,000 police officers were on their way to the territory, while the army was being deployed to secure ports and the main airport.
Around 1,700 police officers are already present in New Caledonia, where rioters have burned buildings, looted shops and set up road barricade
Located about 900 miles east of Australia, New Caledonia is one of France’s 12 overseas territories, a legacy of the country’s colonial past.
Most former French colonies gained independence in the wake of World War II, but France held on to small islands across the globe.
Wall Street Journal 17 May 2024
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