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25 tourists killed in Indian-controlled Kashmir

Paramedics carry an injured tourist on a stretcher for treatment at a hospital in Anantnag district, about 60 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, April 22, 2025. At least 25 tourists were killed and several others wounded Tuesday after unknown gunmen fired at them in the restive Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said. The attack took place in Pahalgam town, about 89 km east of Srinagar city, the summer capital of the Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said. The injured were first brought to a government hospital in Pahalgam and then referred to Anantnag and Srinagar for further treatment. Photo. by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) delivers a speech next to France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin (C) at New Caledonia's High Commissioner residency during his trip to the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia in an attempt to resolve a political crisis, in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president held a flurry of meetings with local representatives in the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia, urging calm after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will stay in place to quell the "unprecedented insurrection". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

France's President Emmanuel Macron (C) delivers a speech next to France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin (3rdL) at New Caledonia's High Commissioner residency during his trip to the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia in an attempt to resolve a political crisis, in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president held a flurry of meetings with local representatives in the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia, urging calm after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will stay in place to quell the "unprecedented insurrection". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

France's President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at New Caledonia's High Commissioner residency during his trip to the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia in an attempt to resolve a political crisis, in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president held a flurry of meetings with local representatives in the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia, urging calm after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will stay in place to quell the "unprecedented insurrection". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

France's President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at New Caledonia's High Commissioner residency during his trip to the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia in an attempt to resolve a political crisis, in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president held a flurry of meetings with local representatives in the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia, urging calm after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will stay in place to quell the "unprecedented insurrection". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

France's President Emmanuel Macron (C) delivers a speech next to France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin (L) at New Caledonia's High Commissioner residency during his trip to the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia in an attempt to resolve a political crisis, in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president held a flurry of meetings with local representatives in the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia, urging calm after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will stay in place to quell the "unprecedented insurrection". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

France's President Emmanuel Macron (2ndR) delivers a speech next to France's Minister for Interior and Overseas Gerald Darmanin (5thL) and New Caledonia's High commissioner Louis Le Franc (R) at New Caledonia's High Commissioner residency in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024, during his trip to the Pacific archipelago in an attempt to resolve a political crisis. France's president held a flurry of meetings with local representatives in the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia, urging calm after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will stay in place to quell the "unprecedented insurrection". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

France's President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at New Caledonia's High Commissioner residency in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024, during his trip to the Pacific archipelago in an attempt to resolve a political crisis. France's president held a flurry of meetings with local representatives in the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia, urging calm after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will stay in place to quell the "unprecedented insurrection". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

France's President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at New Caledonia's High Commissioner residency in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024, during his trip to the Pacific archipelago in an attempt to resolve a political crisis. France's president held a flurry of meetings with local representatives in the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia, urging calm after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will stay in place to quell the "unprecedented insurrection". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

France's President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at New Caledonia's High Commissioner residency in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024, during his trip to the Pacific archipelago in an attempt to resolve a political crisis. France's president held a flurry of meetings with local representatives in the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia, urging calm after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will stay in place to quell the "unprecedented insurrection". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

France's President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at New Caledonia's High Commissioner residency in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024, during his trip to the Pacific archipelago in an attempt to resolve a political crisis. France's president held a flurry of meetings with local representatives in the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia, urging calm after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will stay in place to quell the "unprecedented insurrection". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

New Caledonia's High commissioner Louis Le Franc listens to a speech by French president at New Caledonia's High Commissioner residency in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024, during the president's trip to the Pacific archipelago in an attempt to resolve a political crisis. France's president held a flurry of meetings with local representatives in the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia, urging calm after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will stay in place to quell the "unprecedented insurrection". 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) and other political representatives take part in discussions with French president at the high commissioner's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on may 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". 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) and other political representatives take part in discussions with French president at the high commissioner's residence in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on may 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

This picture shows a police vehicle damaged during recent riots, during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron at the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron visits the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron visits the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron visits the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) arrives at the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (R) shakes hands with a policeman upon his arrival at the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) visits the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron visits the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (R) shakes hands with a policeman upon his arrival at the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron visits the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron visits the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) visits the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) arrives at the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (R) visits the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

A policeman waits for the arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron at the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

Police wait for the arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron at the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

Police wait for the arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron at the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

A policeman waits for the arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron at the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

French President Emmanuel Macron (C) visits the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

This picture shows a logo of the GIGN, the elite tactical unit of the Gendarmerie, during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron at the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

This picture shows a logo of the GIGN, the elite tactical unit of the Gendarmerie, during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron at the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron on visit in New Caledonia

This picture shows a patch of the Gendarmerie during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron at the central police station in Noumea, France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia on May 23, 2024. France's president made a long-haul trip to the restive Pacific territory of New Caledonia on on May 23, urging a "return to peace" after deadly rioting, and vowing thousands of military reinforcements will be deployed for "as long as necessary". Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

Mon, May 20 - Noumea - The Puma is flying over risk areas, ready to airlift troops to the ground. Officials said more than 600 heavily armed gendarmes were dispatched to secure Route Territoriale 1, the main artery connecting the restive capital with air links to the outside world. Furthermore, plans for the Olympic torch relay to pass through the French territory were cancelled on Saturday. The flame had been scheduled to arrive on June 11 but French Sports Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera said that "priority must be given to a return to calm" in the territory. Six people have been killed and hundreds injured since rioting began on Monday, according to local authorities. The violence has been fuelled by economic malaise, ethnic tensions and long-standing opposition to French rule on the Pacific archipelago. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

Mon, May 20 - Noumea - The Puma is flying over risk areas, ready to airlift troops to the ground. Officials said more than 600 heavily armed gendarmes were dispatched to secure Route Territoriale 1, the main artery connecting the restive capital with air links to the outside world. Furthermore, plans for the Olympic torch relay to pass through the French territory were cancelled on Saturday. The flame had been scheduled to arrive on June 11 but French Sports Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera said that "priority must be given to a return to calm" in the territory. Six people have been killed and hundreds injured since rioting began on Monday, according to local authorities. The violence has been fuelled by economic malaise, ethnic tensions and long-standing opposition to French rule on the Pacific archipelago. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

Mon, May 20 - Noumea - The Savexpress is still obstructed by debris and car wrecks, as seen here at the place known as "Des Cailloux Bleus." Officials said more than 600 heavily armed gendarmes were dispatched to secure Route Territoriale 1, the main artery connecting the restive capital with air links to the outside world. Furthermore, plans for the Olympic torch relay to pass through the French territory were cancelled on Saturday. The flame had been scheduled to arrive on June 11 but French Sports Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera said that "priority must be given to a return to calm" in the territory. Six people have been killed and hundreds injured since rioting began on Monday, according to local authorities. The violence has been fuelled by economic malaise, ethnic tensions and long-standing opposition to French rule on the Pacific archipelago. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

Mon, May 20 - Noumea - The Guardian on a surveillance mission to spot any gatherings or disturbances. Officials said more than 600 heavily armed gendarmes were dispatched to secure Route Territoriale 1, the main artery connecting the restive capital with air links to the outside world. Furthermore, plans for the Olympic torch relay to pass through the French territory were cancelled on Saturday. The flame had been scheduled to arrive on June 11 but French Sports Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera said that "priority must be given to a return to calm" in the territory. Six people have been killed and hundreds injured since rioting began on Monday, according to local authorities. The violence has been fuelled by economic malaise, ethnic tensions and long-standing opposition to French rule on the Pacific archipelago. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

Mon, May 20 - Noumea - The access to Montravel is still blocked by rioters, posing a significant challenge for law enforcement. Officials said more than 600 heavily armed gendarmes were dispatched to secure Route Territoriale 1, the main artery connecting the restive capital with air links to the outside world. Furthermore, plans for the Olympic torch relay to pass through the French territory were cancelled on Saturday. The flame had been scheduled to arrive on June 11 but French Sports Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera said that "priority must be given to a return to calm" in the territory. Six people have been killed and hundreds injured since rioting began on Monday, according to local authorities. The violence has been fuelled by economic malaise, ethnic tensions and long-standing opposition to French rule on the Pacific archipelago. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

Mon, May 20 - Noumea - The Guardian on a surveillance mission to spot any gatherings or disturbances. Officials said more than 600 heavily armed gendarmes were dispatched to secure Route Territoriale 1, the main artery connecting the restive capital with air links to the outside world. Furthermore, plans for the Olympic torch relay to pass through the French territory were cancelled on Saturday. The flame had been scheduled to arrive on June 11 but French Sports Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera said that "priority must be given to a return to calm" in the territory. Six people have been killed and hundreds injured since rioting began on Monday, according to local authorities. The violence has been fuelled by economic malaise, ethnic tensions and long-standing opposition to French rule on the Pacific archipelago. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

Mon, May 20 - Noumea - The Guardian on a surveillance mission to spot any gatherings or disturbances. Officials said more than 600 heavily armed gendarmes were dispatched to secure Route Territoriale 1, the main artery connecting the restive capital with air links to the outside world. Furthermore, plans for the Olympic torch relay to pass through the French territory were cancelled on Saturday. The flame had been scheduled to arrive on June 11 but French Sports Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera said that "priority must be given to a return to calm" in the territory. Six people have been killed and hundreds injured since rioting began on Monday, according to local authorities. The violence has been fuelled by economic malaise, ethnic tensions and long-standing opposition to French rule on the Pacific archipelago. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

Mon, May 20 - Noumea - Major operation by law enforcement to clear the access roads to the city. A massive deployment of police, emergency services, and machinery to remove wreckage and debris. Seen here at the Normandie interchange. Officials said more than 600 heavily armed gendarmes were dispatched to secure Route Territoriale 1, the main artery connecting the restive capital with air links to the outside world. Furthermore, plans for the Olympic torch relay to pass through the French territory were cancelled on Saturday. The flame had been scheduled to arrive on June 11 but French Sports Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera said that "priority must be given to a return to calm" in the territory. Six people have been killed and hundreds injured since rioting began on Monday, according to local authorities. The violence has been fuelled by economic malaise, ethnic tensions and long-standing opposition to French rule on the Pacific archipelago. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

Mon, May 20 - Noumea - Major operation by law enforcement to clear the access roads to the city. A massive deployment of police, emergency services, and machinery to remove wreckage and debris. Seen here at the Normandie interchange. Officials said more than 600 heavily armed gendarmes were dispatched to secure Route Territoriale 1, the main artery connecting the restive capital with air links to the outside world. Furthermore, plans for the Olympic torch relay to pass through the French territory were cancelled on Saturday. The flame had been scheduled to arrive on June 11 but French Sports Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera said that "priority must be given to a return to calm" in the territory. Six people have been killed and hundreds injured since rioting began on Monday, according to local authorities. The violence has been fuelled by economic malaise, ethnic tensions and long-standing opposition to French rule on the Pacific archipelago. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

Mon, May 20 - Noumea - Major operation by law enforcement to clear the access roads to the city. A massive deployment of police, emergency services, and machinery to remove wreckage and debris. Seen here at the Normandie interchange. Officials said more than 600 heavily armed gendarmes were dispatched to secure Route Territoriale 1, the main artery connecting the restive capital with air links to the outside world. Furthermore, plans for the Olympic torch relay to pass through the French territory were cancelled on Saturday. The flame had been scheduled to arrive on June 11 but French Sports Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera said that "priority must be given to a return to calm" in the territory. Six people have been killed and hundreds injured since rioting began on Monday, according to local authorities. The violence has been fuelled by economic malaise, ethnic tensions and long-standing opposition to French rule on the Pacific archipelago. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

Mon, May 20 - Noumea - New wrecks are piling up here in Ducos, an area still under the control of the rioters. Officials said more than 600 heavily armed gendarmes were dispatched to secure Route Territoriale 1, the main artery connecting the restive capital with air links to the outside world. Furthermore, plans for the Olympic torch relay to pass through the French territory were cancelled on Saturday. The flame had been scheduled to arrive on June 11 but French Sports Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera said that "priority must be given to a return to calm" in the territory. Six people have been killed and hundreds injured since rioting began on Monday, according to local authorities. The violence has been fuelled by economic malaise, ethnic tensions and long-standing opposition to French rule on the Pacific archipelago. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

Mon, May 20 - Noumea - Major operation by law enforcement to clear the access roads to the city. A massive deployment of police, emergency services, and machinery to remove wreckage and debris. Seen here at the Normandie interchange. Officials said more than 600 heavily armed gendarmes were dispatched to secure Route Territoriale 1, the main artery connecting the restive capital with air links to the outside world. Furthermore, plans for the Olympic torch relay to pass through the French territory were cancelled on Saturday. The flame had been scheduled to arrive on June 11 but French Sports Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera said that "priority must be given to a return to calm" in the territory. Six people have been killed and hundreds injured since rioting began on Monday, according to local authorities. The violence has been fuelled by economic malaise, ethnic tensions and long-standing opposition to French rule on the Pacific archipelago. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

Mon, May 20 - Noumea - Major operation by law enforcement to clear the access roads to the city. A massive deployment of police, emergency services, and machinery to remove wreckage and debris. Seen here at the Normandie interchange. Officials said more than 600 heavily armed gendarmes were dispatched to secure Route Territoriale 1, the main artery connecting the restive capital with air links to the outside world. Furthermore, plans for the Olympic torch relay to pass through the French territory were cancelled on Saturday. The flame had been scheduled to arrive on June 11 but French Sports Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera said that "priority must be given to a return to calm" in the territory. Six people have been killed and hundreds injured since rioting began on Monday, according to local authorities. The violence has been fuelled by economic malaise, ethnic tensions and long-standing opposition to French rule on the Pacific archipelago. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Forces Launch 'Major Operation' To Open Route To Noumea

Mon, May 20 - Noumea - Major operation by law enforcement to clear the access roads to the city. A massive deployment of police, emergency services, and machinery to remove wreckage and debris. Seen here at the Normandie interchange. Officials said more than 600 heavily armed gendarmes were dispatched to secure Route Territoriale 1, the main artery connecting the restive capital with air links to the outside world. Furthermore, plans for the Olympic torch relay to pass through the French territory were cancelled on Saturday. The flame had been scheduled to arrive on June 11 but French Sports Minister Amélie Oudea-Castera said that "priority must be given to a return to calm" in the territory. Six people have been killed and hundreds injured since rioting began on Monday, according to local authorities. The violence has been fuelled by economic malaise, ethnic tensions and long-standing opposition to French rule on the Pacific archipelago. Photo by Gill Chabaud/ABACAPRESS.COM