New Caledonia: French forces clear roadblocks to airport

 

New Caledonia: French forces clear roadblocks to airport

France has been attempting to restore order in the Pacific territory since riots broke out earlier this week. Airlines have suspended flights over the unrest.

Following days of unrest and violence in New Caledonia,French security forces have smashed through dozens of roadblocks set up by rioters between the territory's capital, Noumea, and the airport, according to High Commissioner Louis Le Franc.

France has been attempting to restore order in the Pacific territory, which has been paralyzed by unrest sparked by a controversial electoral reform.

Officers had cleared up around 60 barricades set up along the road to the airport, Le Franc said on Sunday.

However, the commissioner said that the road will only be operational after debris is cleared, which could still take several days.

The High Commissioner is Paris' representative in New Caledonia.

With the forces that I have at my disposition we will be able to re-establish Republican order," Le Franc said......

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