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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Macron vows not to impose voting change on New Caledonia visit

President promises talks as he seeks to quell serious unrest over plans to enfranchise French nationals in Pacific territory

The Guardian