Curfew imposed in New Caledonia following 'high-intensity' violent unrest triggered by voting reforms
Authorities in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia announced a two-day curfew and banned gatherings on Tuesday after violent unrest erupted in the capital of Noumea and other areas.
In Paris, the French Interior Ministry announced that police reinforcements were being sent to island.
The territory’s top French official, High Commissioner Louis Le Franc, said 46 security forces had been injured in the unrest and 48 people had been arrested. No serious civilian injuries were reported, he said in a statement.
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