Six people, including two police officers, have been killed in the violence which erupted after protests over voting reforms being pushed through by Mr Macron's government.
Emmanuel Macron is to visit New Caledonia following deadly riots in the French overseas territory. The French president's visit to the South Pacific archipelago follows reinforced security and emergency measures to bring the unrest under control. Six people, including two police officers, have been killed in the violence, which erupted after protests over voting reforms being pushed through by Mr Macron's government.
Australian foreign minister Penny Wong said Australia had received clearance from French authorities for two evacuation flights. A Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules touched down in the capital Noumea. The plane can carry 124 passengers, according to the Defence Department. 'We continue to work on further flights,' Ms Wong said in a post on social media platform, X.
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