New Caledonian companies were set on fire and police were shot at, according to French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who denounced the protests in France‘s Pacific region on Tuesday, saying that “violence is always a answer.”
Attal emphasized to writers,” Violence is not and can never be justified”, asserting that the government’s goal is to reestablish order, peace, and tranquility in New Caledonia. Hardliners ‘ dissatisfaction with a proposed ballot reform was the cause of the upheaval in the area.
Following violent disturbances that erupted in the funds, Noumea, authorities in New Caledonia previously imposed a nighttime curfew and a ban on gatherings. According to the state’s major European standard, Louis Le Franc, 35 officers and constable soldiers were injured, and 48 individuals were arrested during the turmoil. Luckily, no serious civilian deaths were reported.
The problems, described as “high intensity”, caused significant damage to businesses and movie surveillance equipment in Noumea. Due to the turmoil, institutions remained closed on Tuesday.
Initially, protests against ballot measures were apparently aimed at expanding the public in New Caledonia as they were being debated by European politicians in Paris.
According to the High Commission of the Republic of New Caledonia, “grave problems to people order are also occurring” in Noumea and the surrounding towns. Interim operations have been coordinated by internal and external security causes.
To keep open protection, meetings in public places have been prohibited in many municipalities, including Noumea, until Thursday evening. Except for important health and emergency needs, traveling on public streets and in these communities has been prohibited.
New Caledonia’s High Commissioner, Louis Le Franc, called for peaceful and urged strict obedience to security measures to ensure the well- being of the people.
( With inputs from agencies )
