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Macron visits New Caledonia amid social unrest

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Nita Blake-Persen
May 23, 2024

Emmanuel Macron says growing inequality is fueling social unrest on the Pacific archipelago of New Caledonia. The French president's comment came during a trip to the French-ruled territory. He announced he will delay controversial law reforms which have sparked deadly riots.