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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Parts Of New Caledonia 'Out Of State Control’ - Noumea

Kune-In shopping center burned and looted by protesters for the second time in Noumea, New Caledonia on May 17, 2024. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Nouméa. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia 'Out Of State Control’ - Noumea

Kune-In shopping center burned and looted by protesters for the second time in Noumea, New Caledonia on May 17, 2024. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Nouméa. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia 'Out Of State Control’ - Noumea

Kune-In shopping center burned and looted by protesters for the second time in Noumea, New Caledonia on May 17, 2024. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Nouméa. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parts Of New Caledonia 'Out Of State Control’ - Noumea

Kune-In shopping center burned and looted by protesters for the second time in Noumea, New Caledonia on May 17, 2024. Tensions remained high in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, on Friday after days of riots as the French government’s representative said areas of the Pacific territory have “escaped” state control. Louis Le Franc, high commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia, announced new security deployments. The number of police and gendarmes on the island will rise to 2,700 from 1,700 by Friday evening. After rioting that began on Monday, leaving five dead and resulting in hundreds of arrests, Thursday night was relatively calm, he said. However, there were still points of confrontation and concern in Nouméa. Photo by MMIIAS/ABACAPRESS.COM