Visit by president intended to quell serious unrest over plans in #Paris to expand voting eligibility to include more #FrenchNationals.

Nearly 400 public #buildings, #businesses, #shops and #homes have been destroyed by fires set by #rioters in just over a week, according to public prosecutor Yves Dupas. #France

#Macron says troops will remain for as long as necessary as he arrives in #NewCaledonia
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/22/macron-arrives-in-new-caledonia-amid-calls-for-france-to-withdraw-voting-changes

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Deadly clashes have erupted over move to increase number of #FrenchNationals eligible to vote in Pacific territory.

#NewCaledonia, one of five island territories spanning the #IndoPacific held by #France, is central to #EmmanuelMacron’s plan to increase French influence in the #Pacific. #EUinAsia

Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France’s voting change, and why does it matter?
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/15/why-riots-new-caledonia-france-voting

#French🇨🇵 bi-nationals are trapped in #Gaza
Jerusalem consulate working around the clock to help #Frenchnationals stranded in Gaza • #FRANCE24
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCsoYEN4I8M

#BringThemHome

#CeasefireNOW
#CessezLeFeu
#CessateIlFuoco

#EndTheOccupationNOW🇵🇸