New Caledonia, a French Pacific territory, has been engulfed in violence following controversial voting reforms, leading to the death of a protester by police fire.
The unrest escalated after President Emmanuel Macron's visit, with a total of seven fatalities reported in a week. Macron has since delayed the voting reforms and emphasized the need for calm, ordering troops to stay in the territory to help restore order. The protests have highlighted the deep-seated tensions in New Caledonia, where Indigenous Kanaks have long sought independence.
The French government is now seeking a political solution to address the grievances that led to the riots.
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