Recently, demonstrations broke out in New Caledonia, a French overseas territory, for three consecutive days. Protesters demanded independence, and multiple shops were looted and public buildings were burned down. The violent riots resulted in at least four deaths and hundreds of injuries, including one police officer and 100 police and gendarmerie officers. The police have arrested more than 130 people, with dozens of them detained.

This demonstration has evolved into the most serious violent incident in the French Pacific Islands since the 1980sFrance has declared a state of emergency,President Macron has cancelled his originally scheduled domestic trip to convene an emergency meeting with key ministers to discuss the situation in New Caledonia and warned that any further violent actions will face a tough response. He called for the resumption of political dialogue and an end to the riots.

it is reportedThe cause of this demonstrationThe French House of Commons recently passed a bill granting French citizens who have resided in New Caledonia for at least 10 years the right to vote in provincial elections. This has sparked protests from the indigenous Kanak people, who believe it will marginalize them and weaken their voices, leading to riots，In this issue's hot event tracking, we will sort out and analyze this event.

France sends 1000 more security personnel to New Caledonia

On May 16th,France has deployed additional security forces in its overseas territory of New Caledonia in the South Pacific after implementing a "state of emergency". The conflict in this territory has lasted for three nights, resulting in five deaths and hundreds of injuries. French Interior Minister Darmanin stated that local police and gendarmerie will be deployed from 1700 to 2700 reinforcements to ensure that the area can quickly 'restore calm'.

Hundreds of French military police are operating in New Caledonia

On May 19th, after six nights of riots in French New Caledonia, the French military launched a major operation to regain control of a road connecting the capital city of Numea and the main international airport. More than 600 fully armed French military police were tasked with carrying out their mission to ensure the safety of the 'Territory Route 1'. This highway is a major artery connecting the capital city of Numea with the outside world by air.

New Caledonia Riot quelled

On May 20th, the French High Commission announced that 1000 police officers had arrived in New Caledonia from France and the street clashes had subsided. But Australia and New Zealand are still unable to dispatch evacuation flights to this Pacific French territory to assist citizens of both countries traveling there in evacuating.

Australian Prime Minister Albanese said the situation there is deeply concerning, with international airports still closed and roads damaged, preventing planes from landing. New Zealand Foreign Minister Peters also stated that the New Zealand Ministry of Defense aircraft is on standby and preparing to bring New Zealand citizens back to the country.

At present, the first batch of evacuation flights carrying French tourists have arrivedJune 25thTaking off, these tourists were previously stranded in New Caledonia due to riots. The chaos in New Caledonia is not an isolated case,two thousand and twenty-fourSince the beginning of the year, other overseas territories of France such as Guadeloupe and Mayotte have also experienced turmoil.Whether France's predicament will continue, the tracking of hot events will continue to be closely monitored.