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May 17, 2024, 10:03 AM
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France Sends Troops to Quell Violence in New Caledonia Amid Riots

New Caledonia special collectivity of France in the southwest Pacific Ocean France country in Western Europe Pacific Ocean ocean between Asia, Australia and the Americas
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  • Deadly riots in New Caledonia have raised fears of civil war, prompting France to deploy troops.
  • The unrest in the French Pacific Territory stemmed from proposed voting reforms, resulting in injuries to police and arrests of protesters.
  • France's involvement highlights the geopolitical complexities in the Pacific region and concerns over self-determination in New Caledonia.

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