The standoff in Hienghene exemplifies the tense situation in New Caledonia after violent protests. President Macron imposed a state of emergency, temporarily banning TikTok and closing the main airport.
The Indigenous Kanak protesters maintain barricades despite nightly curfews and alcohol sales bans. A protester expressed frustration, wanting to resort to violence in response to the French crackdown.
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