Unrest in New Caledonia
Three people have been killed in unrest in New Caledonia following changes to voting rules, sparking rioting and violence. French and local leaders are calling for calm and dialogue amidst the ongoing crisis.
Key Points
- Three people killed in the unrest
- Violence erupted due to changes in voting rules
- Efforts for dialogue and peace ongoing
Pros
- Efforts for dialogue between pro- and anti-independence camps
- Calls for calm and peace from French and local leaders
Cons
- Three deaths in the ongoing unrest
- Rioting, looting, and burning of buildings reported