Ten days after the riots began, Emmanuel Macron announced he was coming to New Caledonia. Here’s what happened on May 22.
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting the territory with Gérald Darmanin, Minister of the Interior, Sébastien Lecornu , Minister of the Armed Forces and Marie Guévenoux, Minister Delegate for Overseas Territories. They arrive Thursday morning, May 23.
Rioters continue to set up roadblocks. The road between Nouméa and the international airport is not secured.
In Greater Nouméa (Dumbéa, Païta and Mont-Dore), distribution and supply operations are being stepped up to avoid food and medicine shortages.
The night was quieter than the previous one. Two large businesses were set on fire today in the Ducos district of Nouméa.
Internet service provider PT was the victim of a major cyber attack.
Drunken rioters robbed cars at swordpoint.
