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Violence Engulfs a Mineral-Rich Former French Colony, New Caledonia

The last time France imposed emergency powers on one of its overseas territories was in 1985, also in the South Pacific island of New Caledonia.

Smoke rises during protests at Noumea, New Caledonia, May 15, 2024. France has imposed a state of emergency in New Caledonia.
Smoke rises during protests at Noumea, New Caledonia, May 15, 2024. France has imposed a state of emergency in New Caledonia. AP/Nicolas Job
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