Macron tries to calm the tumult in New Caledonia

What arrived

French President Emmanuelle Macron said THURSDAY he will not force through A controversial vote reform that sets off violence In THE French Peaceful territory of New Caledonia, exit six people death.

WHO said What

Macron stole in Nouméa, THE New Caledonian capital, After Sending in progress 1,000 additional French gendarmes has repress riots that started in May 13 In answer has legislation moving through that of France Parliament. THE reforms would be allow more French residents has vote In local elections. Currently, only Native Kanaks — WHO TO DO up 40% of THE population — And people WHO ruler In New Caledonia Before 1998 can vote. 

A lot Kanaks worry THE new legislation would be "dilute" their policy voice, said THE BBC, potentially put in danger future independence votes. Three referendums detained Since 2018 failed, but THE 2021 vote was boycotted by pro-independence groups.

What following?

Macron promised has wait A "little weeks has allow For calm, THE reprise of dialogue," Before trying has broker A new agreement For THE of the archipelago future. THE additional security, he said, "will stay as long as necessary."

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