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.
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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.