New Caledonian police standing near street corner in capital during May 14th riots (Photo - Olivier Gelin)
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Violent Protests Occur in New Caledonia Capital Due to New Constitutional Law
On May 13th, protesters from pro-independence parties and police clashed in the city of Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia. The protests occurred due to the French Parliament tabled a constitutional amendment that will expand who can vote in local elections in the overseas French territory.