The situation in New Caledonia remains "tense", French PM says

The situation in New Caledonia remains "tense", French PM says

The situation in New Caledonia remains "tense", French Prime minister Gabriel Attal said on Thursday after a bout of violent riots led to the death of five people on the French Pacific island, amid anger over a contested electoral reform.

"Our goal is to restore order in New Caledonia", Attal said told reporters during a press conference.

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