PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise trip to riot-hit New Caledonia, the French Pacific territory that has been gripped by days of deadly unrest and where indigenous people have long sought independence.
“He will go there tonight,” government spokesperson Prisca Thevenot said after a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday where the president said he’d decided to make the more than 33,000-kilometer (20,000-mile) round trip himself to the archipelago east of Australia.
Six people have been killed, including two gendarmes, and hundreds of others injured in New Caledonia amid armed clashes, looting and arson, raising new questions about Macron’s handling of France’s colonial legacy.
There have been decades of tensions between indigenous Kanaks who seek independence for the archipelago of 270,000 people, and descendants of colonizers and colonists who want to remain part of France.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Gilbert has stellar start for Mariners and JRod goes deep in 4Sydney church stabbing: Seven teenagers accused of violent extremist ideology arrestedJennifer Garner reunites with 13 Going On 30 coNikola Jokic's brother appears to PUNCH a fan in the face after Nuggets' comeback win over LakersAriana Madix and Katie Maloney FINALLY set opening date for moneyYoung Laotians held at Myanmar casino fearful of fighting nearby — Radio Free AsiaCheyenne Tozzi flaunts her incredible physique in a oneSaudi Arabia's King Salman enters hospital for routine examinations, state media sayJennifer Garner reunites with 13 Going On 30 coEnglish singer Tom Grennan promises 'big risks' with daring new album ahead of Australian tour
2.5958s , 6498.15625 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Macron is making a surprise trip to New Caledonia amid deadly unrest and indigenous frustration ,International Inquest news portal