**Unrest in New Caledonia** – Mayor describes the territory as “under siege” as clashes claim another life
Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, is currently facing a state of emergency declared by France, as the situation in the Pacific territory continues to deteriorate. The mayor of Noumea expressed concerns that the conditions are not improving, despite efforts to calm the unrest that has gripped the region for almost a week. The latest fatality in the region has brought the death toll to six, following violent clashes that erupted at impromptu barricades set …