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BBC News (21 May 2024)

Emmanuel Macron will fly to New Caledonia on Tuesday night to "set up a mission" on the riot-hit island, France has confirmed.

France's president will travel to the island after more than a week of unrest there over his government's voting reform plans, which have been rejected by indigenous Kanaks.

Indigenous leaders say the plans, which will allow more French residents to vote in local elections, will dilute the political influence of native people.

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