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Riots Rock New Caledonia, Leaving Two Dead and Hundreds Injured

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A state of emergency has been declared in New Caledonia, a French Pacific island, following two nights of rioting. The unrest began on Monday and escalated into the worst violence seen on the archipelago since the 1980s. According to reports, at least two people have been killed, hundreds injured, and several shops looted and public buildings torched. A curfew has been imposed by local authorities in an effort to restore order.

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    1. Nothing, absolutely nothing justifies violence. Public order will be restored.
    1. In discussions with our French and New Caledonian hosts, we have decided to postpone this week's travel to Noumea to allow authorities to fully focus on the current situation.
Riots Rock New Caledonia, Leaving Two Dead and Hundreds Injured