New Caledonia Imposes Curfew Amid Violent Protests Against Voting Reforms

New Caledonia announced a curfew Tuesday and a ban on public gatherings after protests against proposed voting reforms in the French Pacific territory erupted into overnight riots. The unrest saw vehicles torched and shops looted, signaling a significant escalation in tensions.

At least two car dealerships and a bottling factory in the capital Noumea were set on fire in arson attacks, according to an AFP journalist. Several supermarkets were also looted in Noumea and the neighboring towns of Dumbea and Mont-Dore, highlighting the widespread nature of the disturbances.

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New Caledonia announces curfew after riots over voting reforms

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