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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (C), flanked by France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin (2nd L) and Marie Guevenoux (L), French Minister for Overseas, stands for a minute of silence paying his respects to the victims of deadly clashes during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) meets with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (R), flanked by France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin (L), stands for a minute of silence paying his respects to the victims of deadly clashes during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) meets with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) meets with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

(L-R) Remi Bastille, Eric Thiers and Frederic Pottier, members of the mission appointed by the French President to address New Caledonia's situation, attend a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) stands for a minute of silence paying his respects to the victims of deadly clashes during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

New Caledonia's Goverment President Louis Mapou (3rd L) and New Caledonia's Congress President Roch Wamytan (C) attend a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd R), New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

New Caledonia's Goverment President Louis Mapou (2nd L) and New Caledonia's Congress President Roch Wamytan (C) attend a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron (3rd R), New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

People demonstrate as French President Emmanuel Macron's motorcade drives past in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

A road block is pictured in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron meets with New Caledonia's elected officials at the French High Commissioner's office. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

People line-up to buy bread in Magenta district, Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024, as French President Emmanuel Macron visits. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

Security forces stand guard outside the French High Commissioner's office as French President Emmanuel Macron meets with New Caledonia's elected officials in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with the press upon arrival at Noumea, on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with the press upon arrival at Noumea, on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

People demonstrate as French President Emmanuel Macron's motorcade drives past in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

Security forces stand guard outside the French High Commissioner's office as French President Emmanuel Macron meets with New Caledonia's elected officials in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

People demonstrate as French President Emmanuel Macron's motorcade drives past in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

Security forces stand guard the French High Commissioner's office as French President Emmanuel Macron meets with New Caledonia's elected officials in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

A road block is pictured in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron meets with New Caledonia's elected officials at the French High Commissioner's office. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with the press upon arrival at Noumea, on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with the press upon arrival at Noumea on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with the press upon arrival at Noumea, on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

People demonstrate as French President Emmanuel Macron's motorcade drives past in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron walks to speak with the press upon arrival at Noumea, on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron takes notes, flanked by France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin (L), during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks with the press upon arrival at Noumea, on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron walks to speak with the press upon arrival at Noumea, on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin (R) and Marie Guevenoux (L), French Minister for Overseas, arrive at Noumea , on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron takes notes during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

(L-R) Remi Bastille, Eric Thiers and Frederic Pottier, members of the mission appointed by the French President to address New Caledonia's situation, attend a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron takes notes during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

Frence's Minister for Overseas Marie Guevenoux attends a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin attends a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin attends a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

(L-R) New Caledonia's President of the Provincial Assembly of South Province Sonia Backes and New Caledonia's Goverment President Louis Mapou chat during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

Frence's Minister for Overseas Marie Guevenoux (L) and France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin attend a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks, flanked by France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin (L), during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

(L-R) New Caledonia's President of the Provincial Assembly of South Province Sonia Backes, New Caledonia's Goverment President Louis Mapou and New Caledonia's Congress President Roch Wamytan chat during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

The flags of New Caledonia, the European Union and France are pictured during a meeting of French President Emmanuel Macron with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

New Caledonia's Goverment President Louis Mapou (C) attends a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French soldiers patrol the tarmac of Magenta airport during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit in Magenta's district, Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a meeting with New Caledonia's elected officials and local representatives at the French High Commissioner Louis Le Franc's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

An Air Caledonie plane is pictured on the tarmac of Magenta airport during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit in Magenta's district, Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. Macron flew to France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on a politically risky visit aiming to defuse a crisis after nine days of riots that have killed six people and injured hundreds. Macron's sudden decision to fly to the southwest Pacific archipelago, some 17,000 kilometres (10,500 miles) from mainland France, is a sign of the gravity with which the government views the pro-separatist violence. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM