Deadly Violence Erupts on New Caledonia – 4 Dead, Buildings Set Ablaze in Political Turmoil
Noumea, New Caledonia – Deadly violence has engulfed the French territory of New Caledonia for the third consecutive day, as clashes between protesters, militias, and police escalate, leading to buildings and cars being set ablaze in the capital of this South Pacific archipelago. The unrest, which has claimed at least four lives, is considered the most severe since the 1980s and has prompted local authorities to impose a curfew in Noumea. The violence stems from …