France launches ‘major operation’ in unrest-stricken in New Caledonia

The authorities have vowed to re-establish the order at “whatever the cost”

France has launched a “major operation” in its riot-stricken Pacific Ocean territory of New Caledonia in order to reclaim a key road linking the airport to the regional capital Noumea. The archepilago to the east of Australia has been swept by unrest and clashes that sparked by a controversial election reform pushed by Paris. 

According to the French authorities...