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New Caledonia airport to remain closed until at least June 2

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New Caledonia airport to remain closed until at least June 2

New Caledonia’s international airport will remain closed until at least next Sunday due to riots over a contested electoral reform, which have resulted in seven deaths. French President Macron visited the island to ease tensions and has paused the reform, but has not fully met pro-independence parties’ demands. Macron stated that he will not make decisions under pressure from violence and could call a special congress or referendum if a deal is not reached. The protesters fear the reform would dilute the votes of indigenous Kanaks, who make up 40% of the population.

Protestors block New Caledonia roads as French police pour in

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Protestors block New Caledonia roads as French police pour in

Fact: A thousand police arrived in New Caledonia from France to help control the riots and unrest on the Pacific island.

France mobilises police to regain control of New Caledonia airport road

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France mobilises police to regain control of New Caledonia airport road

France mobilized over 600 police officers to clear barricades on the main road linking the airport to New Caledonia’s capital Noumea. The unrest was sparked by anger among indigenous Kanak people over a constitutional amendment that could dilute their vote in provincial elections. Six people have died, and the airport has been closed, leaving thousands stranded.

Australians stranded in New Caledonia ‘running out of food’ amid civil unrest

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Australians stranded in New Caledonia ‘running out of food’ amid civil unrest

Australians stranded in New Caledonia are rationing food as they wait for a way out of the troubled Pacific island territory after riots that killed four people. The riots were sparked by anger among indigenous Kanak people over a new bill that gives French people who have lived in New Caledonia for at least 10 years the right to vote. The unrest has resulted in burnt businesses, torched cars, looted shops, and road barricades, cutting off access to medicine and food. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that Canberra is working with authorities in France and New Caledonia to assess options for Australians to safely depart. The New Caledonia government said the island has food stocks for two months, but the problem lies in distribution. French officials plan to remove road barricades booby-trapped by activists to supply food and medicine to the public.

Australians stranded in New Caledonia , ‘running out of food’ amid civil unrest

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Australians stranded in New Caledonia , ‘running out of food’ amid civil unrest

Australians stranded in New Caledonia are rationing food as they wait for a way out of the Pacific island territory after unrest that has killed six people.

Hundreds more French police start deploying to secure New Caledonia

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Hundreds more French police start deploying to secure New Caledonia

French police reinforcements arrived in New Caledonia to regain control of the capital after riots resulted in four deaths and hundreds of arrests. The unrest was triggered by anger over an electoral reform, complicating President Macron’s plans to increase French influence in the Pacific. The number of police on the island will increase to 2,700 from 1,700. The government has food stocks for two months but faces distribution issues. Protesters demand the withdrawal of the electoral reform for peaceful talks to resume. France has declared a state of emergency, arrested suspects, and banned TikTok.

‘, Massive’ French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia

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‘, Massive’ French police deployment arrives to secure New Caledonia

French police reinforcements have arrived in New Caledonia to regain control of the capital Noumea. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will increase to 2,700 from 1,700. Rioting began on Monday, resulting in four deaths and hundreds of arrests. Operations are underway to supply food and medicine to the public, with road barricades being removed by specialists in mine clearing. France has declared a state of emergency on the island and banned TikTok. The riots erupted over a new electoral reform bill that will allow French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for 10 years to vote in provincial elections.

Hundreds arrested, roads barricaded in New Caledonia as riots continue

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Hundreds arrested, roads barricaded in New Caledonia as riots continue

Fact: Armed forces were protecting New Caledonia’s two airports and port after a third night of violent riots that have killed four people.

Pro-Palestinian protesters build barricades at Amsterdam university

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Pro-Palestinian protesters build barricades at Amsterdam university

Pro-Palestinian protesters at the University of Amsterdam built barricades using desks and railings to block the entrance until the institution severs all ties with Israel. Riot police knocked down barricades at another UvA site and detained 169 people. The protesters are part of a wave of sit-ins and actions at universities in Europe against Israel’s war in Gaza. The university has exchange programs with three universities in Israel halted due to security concerns and cooperates with Israeli scientists or companies in eight European research projects. Ireland’s Trinity College Dublin announced it would divest from Israeli companies linked to settlements in occupied Palestinian territory following student protests.