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Like a ‘civil war’: Nouméa residents describe terror as deadly riots sweep New Caledonia capital

Some locals say they have been too scared to leave their homes as protests over changes to the voting law grew into deadly riots

Archived version: https://archive.ph/Pe3Y4

kashifshah , 17 days ago

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The pro-independence, largely Indigenous protests were sparked by planned changes to voting laws that will allow more long-term French residents of the islands to vote in local elections. The move has sparked fears among the indigenous Kanak population that their influence will be further diluted.

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