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19 May 2024 – 2024 New Caledonia unrest
France deploys law enforcement to New Caledonia to regain control of the road to La Tontouta International Airport, which is currently controlled by protesters. (Reuters)
17 May 2024 – Azerbaijan–France relations, 2024 New Caledonia unrest
France accuses Azerbaijan of being behind the protests and violence in New Caledonia after Azerbaijani and Togolese flags are seen alongside indigenous Kanak symbols at the protests. Azerbaijan has previously spoken out against French colonialism and supported pro-independence participants, in response to French support for Armenia. (Al Jazeera)
17 May 2024 –
A man is shot dead by police after trying to set a synagogue on fire in Rouen, France. (BBC News)
16 May 2024 – 2024 New Caledonia unrest
France deploys 1,000 police officers to New Caledonia in an attempt to control the ongoing riots. (Reuters)