Armed Clashes Curfew And Arrests As French Island Rocked By Riots

Deadly Violence Erupts in New Caledonia

Armed Clashes, Curfew, and Arrests as French Island Rocked by Riots

Three Kanak Youths Killed

Deadly violence in the French island of New Caledonia erupted for a third day Wednesday with armed clashes between protesters militias and police. The high commissioner said 36 people had been arrested.

New Caledonia has announced a curfew from 6pm to 6am following overnight riots that saw vehicles torched and roads blocked. In Paris, the far-right National Rally leader Marine Le Pen called for the French government to implement a state of emergency.

Earlier in the day, a spokesperson for New Caledonia's President Louis Mapou said three young indigenous Kanak had died in the riots. New Caledonia's airport was closed as were schools.

Conclusion

The ongoing violence in New Caledonia is a stark reminder of the deep-rooted tensions that continue to plague the island. The French government must act swiftly and decisively to restore peace and order, and to address the underlying causes of the unrest. The loss of life is a tragedy, and the people of New Caledonia deserve a future free from violence.

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