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Campaigning begins for Tokyo assembly vote

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks in a stump speech in Tokyo on June 13, 2025, the first day of official campaigning for the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election.

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Campaigning begins for Tokyo assembly vote

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks in a stump speech in Tokyo on June 13, 2025, the first day of official campaigning for the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election.

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Campaigning begins for Tokyo assembly vote

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike speaks in a stump speech to support a candidate belonging to Tomin First no Kai, or Tokyoites First party, running in the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election, in Tokyo on June 13, 2025, the first day of official campaigning for the poll.

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Campaigning begins for Tokyo assembly vote

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike speaks in a stump speech to support a candidate belonging to Tomin First no Kai, or Tokyoites First party, running in the Tokyo metropolitan assembly election, in Tokyo on June 13, 2025, the first day of official campaigning for the poll.

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Second Round Of The General Elections Of Ecuador 2025 - Madrid

Ecuador's ambassador to Spain, Wilma Andrade, exercises her right to vote in the second round of the General Elections of Ecuador 2025, at IFEMA Madrid, on April 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This second round of Ecuador's elections pits the incumbent president and candidate for National Democratic Action (ADN), Daniel Noboa, against Luisa Gonzalez, candidate for the Citizen Revolution-RETO coalition. In the first round on February 9, Noboa beat Gonzalez, but did not reach the required 50 percent of the votes. Photo by Matias Chiofalo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Round Of The General Elections Of Ecuador 2025 - Madrid

Ecuador's ambassador to Spain, Wilma Andrade, exercises her right to vote in the second round of the General Elections of Ecuador 2025, at IFEMA Madrid, on April 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This second round of Ecuador's elections pits the incumbent president and candidate for National Democratic Action (ADN), Daniel Noboa, against Luisa Gonzalez, candidate for the Citizen Revolution-RETO coalition. In the first round on February 9, Noboa beat Gonzalez, but did not reach the required 50 percent of the votes. Photo by Matias Chiofalo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Round Of The General Elections Of Ecuador 2025 - Madrid

Ecuador's ambassador to Spain, Wilma Andrade (c), goes to exercise her right to vote in the second round of Ecuador's General Elections 2025, at IFEMA Madrid, on April 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This second round of Ecuador's elections pits the incumbent president and candidate for Acción Democrática Nacional (ADN), Daniel Noboa, against Luisa González, candidate for the Revolución Ciudadana-RETO coalition. In the first round on February 9, Noboa beat Gonzalez, but did not reach the required 50 percent of the votes. Photo by Matias Chiofalo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Round Of The General Elections Of Ecuador 2025 - Madrid

Ecuador's ambassador to Spain, Wilma Andrade, exercises her right to vote in the second round of the General Elections of Ecuador 2025, at IFEMA Madrid, on April 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This second round of Ecuador's elections pits the incumbent president and candidate for National Democratic Action (ADN), Daniel Noboa, against Luisa Gonzalez, candidate for the Citizen Revolution-RETO coalition. In the first round on February 9, Noboa beat Gonzalez, but did not reach the required 50 percent of the votes. Photo by Matias Chiofalo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Round Of The General Elections Of Ecuador 2025 - Madrid

Ecuador's ambassador to Spain, Wilma Andrade, exercises her right to vote in the second round of the General Elections of Ecuador 2025, at IFEMA Madrid, on April 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This second round of Ecuador's elections pits the incumbent president and candidate for National Democratic Action (ADN), Daniel Noboa, against Luisa Gonzalez, candidate for the Citizen Revolution-RETO coalition. In the first round on February 9, Noboa beat Gonzalez, but did not reach the required 50 percent of the votes. Photo by Matias Chiofalo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Round Of The General Elections Of Ecuador 2025 - Madrid

Ecuador's ambassador to Spain, Wilma Andrade (r), goes to exercise her right to vote in the second round of Ecuador's General Elections 2025, at IFEMA Madrid, on April 13, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. This second round of Ecuador's elections pits the incumbent president and candidate for Acción Democrática Nacional (ADN), Daniel Noboa, against Luisa González, candidate for the Revolución Ciudadana-RETO coalition. In the first round on February 9, Noboa beat Gonzalez, but did not reach the required 50 percent of the votes. Photo by Matias Chiofalo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Round Of The General Elections Of Ecuador 2025 - Madrid

Ecuador's ambassador to Spain, Wilma Andrade, exercises her right to vote in the second round of the General Elections of Ecuador 2025, at IFEMA Madrid, on April 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This second round of Ecuador's elections pits the incumbent president and candidate for National Democratic Action (ADN), Daniel Noboa, against Luisa Gonzalez, candidate for the Citizen Revolution-RETO coalition. In the first round on February 9, Noboa beat Gonzalez, but did not reach the required 50 percent of the votes. Photo by Matias Chiofalo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Round Of The General Elections Of Ecuador 2025 - Madrid

Dozens of people come to exercise their right to vote in the second round of the General Elections of Ecuador 2025, at IFEMA Madrid, on April 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This second round of Ecuador's elections pits the incumbent president and candidate for National Democratic Action (ADN), Daniel Noboa, against Luisa Gonzalez, candidate for the Citizen Revolution-RETO coalition. In the first round last February 9, Noboa beat Gonzalez, but did not reach the required 50 percent of the votes. Photo by Matias Chiofalo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Round Of The General Elections Of Ecuador 2025 - Madrid

A woman exercises her right to vote in the second round of Ecuador's General Elections 2025, at IFEMA Madrid, April 13, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. This second round of Ecuador's elections pits incumbent president and National Democratic Action (ADN) candidate Daniel Noboa against Luisa Gonzalez, candidate for the Citizen Revolution-RETO coalition. In the first round on February 9, Noboa beat Gonzalez, but did not reach the required 50 percent of the votes. Photo by Matias Chiofalo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Round Of The General Elections Of Ecuador 2025 - Madrid

A woman exercises her right to vote in the second round of Ecuador's General Elections 2025, at IFEMA Madrid, April 13, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. This second round of Ecuador's elections pits incumbent president and National Democratic Action (ADN) candidate Daniel Noboa against Luisa Gonzalez, candidate for the Citizen Revolution-RETO coalition. In the first round on February 9, Noboa beat Gonzalez, but did not reach the required 50 percent of the votes. Photo by Matias Chiofalo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Second Round Of The General Elections Of Ecuador 2025 - Madrid

A woman exercises her right to vote in the second round of Ecuador's General Elections 2025, at IFEMA Madrid, April 13, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. This second round of Ecuador's elections pits incumbent president and National Democratic Action (ADN) candidate Daniel Noboa against Luisa Gonzalez, candidate for the Citizen Revolution-RETO coalition. In the first round on February 9, Noboa beat Gonzalez, but did not reach the required 50 percent of the votes. Photo by Matias Chiofalo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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United Demonstration Against The RN - Montauban

A placard in the procession, Vote Popular Front not National Front, with a Farmers Confederation flag next to it. Unity demonstration, citizens, unions, political parties and students, after the European elections and the announcement of the dissolution of the National Assembly and for the New Popular Front. France, Montauban, June 13, 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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United Demonstration Against The RN - Montauban

A placard, Vote Front Populaire not Front National. Unity demonstration, citizens, unions, political parties and students, after the European elections and the announcement of the dissolution of the National Assembly and for the New Popular Front. France, Montauban, June 13, 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at Magenta climbing wall in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at Magenta climbing wall in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at Magenta climbing wall in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at Magenta climbing wall in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at Magenta climbing wall in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at Magenta climbing wall in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at Magenta climbing wall in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at car dealerships in front of Magenta aerodrome in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Citizen roadblock at the entrance to the Ouemo district in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Police roadblock next to Magenta Towers in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at car dealerships in front of Magenta aerodrome in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at car dealerships in front of Magenta aerodrome in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at car dealerships in front of Magenta aerodrome in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at car dealerships in front of Magenta aerodrome in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at car dealerships in front of Magenta aerodrome in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at car dealerships in front of Magenta aerodrome in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at car dealerships in front of Magenta aerodrome in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Queue at the Halle de Magenta supermarket as aftermath of rioting at in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at car dealerships in front of Magenta aerodrome in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at car dealerships in front of Magenta aerodrome in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at car dealerships in front of Magenta aerodrome in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at car dealerships in front of Magenta aerodrome in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at car dealerships in front of Magenta aerodrome in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at car dealerships in front of Magenta aerodrome in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at car dealerships in front of Magenta aerodrome in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at car dealerships in front of Magenta aerodrome in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at car dealerships in front of Magenta aerodrome in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at Belle-Vie roundabout in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at Belle-Vie roundabout in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at Belle-Vie roundabout in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at Belle-Vie roundabout in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at Kune-In commercial zone in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Riots aftermath in New Caledonia - Noumea

Aftermath of rioting at Kune-In commercial zone in Noumea, New Caledonia, on May 19, 2024. The riots began on May 13, following a proposed constitutional amendment to partially end the freeze on the electorate entitled to vote in provincial elections. On Saturday Louis Le Franc, the French High Commissioner to New Caledonia, announced that the gendarmes had "regained control" of the road between Noumea and the airport and that "as of tonight, the GIGN forces will be engaged" to "re-establish order" and restore traffic on the route. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM