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Macron vows not to rush through voting change after New Caledonia visit
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President promises talks as he seeks to quell serious unrest over plans to enfranchise long-term French residents in Pacific territory
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has vowed not to force through voting change in the Pacific territory of New Caledonia after anger over the plans sparked more than a week of unrest, arson and looting that left six people dead and hundreds injured.
“I have pledged that this reform will not be forced through in the current context,” Macron said as he made a visit to New Caledonia. He said more talks were needed and he would review the situation within a month.
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