Macron says French police to remain in riot-hit New Caledonia | BBC News

President Emmanuel Macron has vowed that French police forces will remain for “as long as necessary” in New Caledonia, as he arrived in the riot-plagued French Pacific territory.

Mr Macron said the 3,000-strong force deployed from France would stay put – even during the Paris Summer Olympics if required.

Six people, including two police officers, have been killed and hundreds injured in the riots triggered by a controversial electoral reform proposed last week.

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