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Crisis in New Caledonia: Emmanuel Macron expected in the archipelago
Crisis in New Caledonia: Emmanuel Macron expected in the archipelago
(France 2)
While two schools and 300 vehicles from a dealership were burned on the night of Tuesday May 21 to Wednesday May 22 in New Caledonia, Emmanuel Macron is expected in the coming hours in the archipelago. The head of state wishes to resolve the situation.
Greater Nouméa (New Caledonia) is at a standstill on the morning of Wednesday May 22. Seen from the sky, there are still numerous dams, such as in the Rivière Salée district. Despite the mobilization of 2,700 police forces, two schools and 300 vehicles from a dealership were set on fire during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday.
Faced with the determination of the rioters to bend the government on the reform of the electoral body, the head of state wishes to resolve the situation. On a surprise visit to the archipelago, Emmanuel Macron wants to restore order but also dialogue with New Caledonian leaders. Objectives that are difficult to achieve, according to several residents. Accompanied by the Minister of the Interior and the Minister of Defense, the Head of State will entrust a dialogue mission to senior officials. The exceptional state of emergency measures remain for the moment maintained in New Caledonia.
