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Macron delays electoral changes in New Caledonia after deadly protests

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Macron arrived in Noumea after a 24-hour flight to seek ways to end the unrest, which has included looting, arson, and clashes between pro-independence activists and government supporters.

    1. Everyone has a responsibility to really call for the lifting of the barricades, the cessation of all forms of attack, not simply for calm.
    2. No one saw it coming with this level of organization and violence.
    3. I will be very clear here. These forces will remain as long as necessary. Even during the Olympic Games and Paralympics.
    4. We will allow some weeks to allow a calming of tensions and resumption of dialogue to find a broad accord.
    5. We have people who have run out of medicine … People are running out of food. Other Australians stranded have had to go scrounge coconuts to eat.
    6. I have pledged that this reform will not pass today in the current context.