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The arrests and transfers of several activists to France are reigniting tensions in New Caledonia. Tuesday June 25, the damage resumed after a slight lull.
An elementary school partly destroyed, set on fire by rioters. Monday June 24, again, the establishment welcomed 300 students. Tuesday June 25, parents and teachers came to shelter what could still be sheltered. For three days, clashes between demonstrators and the police have spread to the north of Nouméa (New Caledonia), but also to the Maré and Lifou islands. Utilities are trying to clear blocked roads to allow travel.
Two activists were brought to justice under a heavy police escort. They are incarcerated in New Caledonia and not in France. Saturday June 22, the transfer to the mainland of a figure of the movement caused a renewed tension. Will this new legal decision be enough to ease the tension? Response in the next few hours.