Public prosecutor Yves Dupas noted that the police operation resulted in the deaths of two men, raising the unrest's death toll to 13 in New Caledonia.
A resident voiced frustration, stating, 'We're not terrorists, we're not in a state of war,' reflecting the tensions in local communities against the backdrop of increased police presence.
The unrest escalated in response to President Macron's proposals to amend voting rights, prompting concerns among the Indigenous Kanak that their rights would be further eroded.
In light of the violence, the French government initiated a state of emergency, deploying 3,500 troops to maintain order during a period of heightened tensions.
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