La semaine politique du 28/05 : Des Australiens et des Français ont été évacués de Nouvelle-Calédonie

Dans l’urgence, des Australiens, des Néo-Zélandais, et des Français ont été évacués de Nouvelle-Calédonie au cours de ces derniers jours. Ces départs interviennent peu après les émeutes qui ont secoué l'archipel du Pacifique Sud. Lors d’une visite éclair, Emanuel Macron a appelé à un retour au calme.

Friday, May 24th - Dumbéa - Independence supporter's vehicle passing through a checkpoint on the heights of Koutio 2. President Emmanuel Macron says he will not force through a controversial voting reform in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia following deadly rioting. Speaking on a visit to the main island, Mr Macron said local leaders should engage in dialogue to find an alternative agreement for the archipelago's future. Seven people including two police officers have been killed and hundreds more wounded in riots, looting and arson. Currently, voting in the territory is restricted to indigenous Kanaks and those who arrived from France before 1998. The planned reform would see more French residents, including any who have been in New Caledonia for at least 10 years, able to vote. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM. Source: ABACA / Chabaud Gill/ABACA/PA