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France deploys 2,600 troops ahead of Citizenship Day in New Caledonia amid ongoing tensions and security concerns.
New Caledonia is under heightened security ahead of 24 September, a date now called Citizenship Day, marking France’s 1853 annexation of the territory.
French authorities have deployed around 2,600 gendarmes and police, including 24 riot control armored vehicles, with 460 daily patrols in Nouméa and surrounding areas.
Measures include school checks, a temporary alcohol ban, and round-the-clock operations to maintain order amid ongoing tensions.
The deployment follows deadly May 2024 riots that killed 14 people and caused over €2 billion in damage.
Pro-independence leaders view the date as a day of mourning and a deadline for political action.
Security operations will continue through the end of September, with French High Commissioner Jacques Billant emphasizing the restoration of state authority and a firm response to violence.
Francia despliega 2.600 soldados antes del Día de la Ciudadanía en Nueva Caledonia en medio de las tensiones en curso y preocupaciones de seguridad.