The state of emergency declared due to the unrest in New Caledonia has been lifted after almost two weeks. It will expire on Monday at 8 p.m. (CEST; Tuesday 5 a.m. local time), the French presidency announced on Sunday.
A state of emergency was declared on May 15 after protests against a planned change to the electoral law led to the worst unrest in the French overseas territory since the uprisings of the 1980s. Seven people were killed.
The reform stipulates that mainland French people who settle in New Caledonia can participate in elections earlier than before. The original population of the archipelago, who are called Kanak and make up more than 40 percent of the population, fear this will reduce their influence.
The situation remains tense
The security situation in New Caledonia remains tense. The first Europeans were evacuated from the French overseas territory this weekend. The Élysée Palace announced that 480 more gendarmes would be sent to reinforce the security forces.
Source: Krone
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