Tensions are high in New Caledonia, as France's President meets officials in the region.

The violence is over voting reforms that indigenous Kanaks say would dilute their vote - and undermine their struggle for independence.

Six people have died and new barricades have been appearing across the capital.

Emmanuel Macron's former Defence Advisor, Dominique Trinquand says things are still very tense.

"The French President will spend 24 hours there, to try to sort out and calm down the situation. But until then, it will be very difficult to move from Noumea to the airport."

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Tensions are high in New Caledonia, as France's President meets officials in the region.
The violence is over voting reforms that indigenous Kanaks say would dilute their vote - and undermine their struggle for independence.
Six people have died and new barricades have been appearing across the capital.
Emmanuel Macron's former Defence Advisor, Dominique Trinquand says things are still very tense.
"The French President will spend 24 hours there, to try to sort out and calm down the situation. But until then, it will be very difficult to move from Noumea to the airport."
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