Published 05/16/2024 3:05:00 p.m.

Why is France accusing Azerbaijan of meddling in its Pacific territory of New Caledonia?

France accused Azerbaijan of "interference" in New Caledonia's politics amid recent deadly riots, as reported on May 16.
Darmanin expressed regret over pro-independence leaders' alleged deal with Azerbaijan during an interview.
Azerbaijan denied responsibility for the riots that resulted in five deaths, challenging the accusations.

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BBC News

New Caledonia: French troops deployed over riots

At least four people, including a police officer, have been killed in the violence.

05/15/2024 8:01:00 p.m.·United Kingdom

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NDTV

France Bans TikTok, Deploys Troops At Airport Amid Riots In New Caledonia

France deployed troops to New Caledonia's ports and international airport, banned TikTok and imposed a state of emergency on Thursday after three nights of clashes that have left four dead and hundreds wounded. Pro-independence, largely indigenous protests against a French plan to impose new voting rules on its Pacific archipelago have spiralled into the deadliest violence since the 1980s, with a police officer among several killed by gunfire. P…

05/16/2024 8:29:44 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

France accuses Azerbaijan of meddling in New Caledonia with social media campaign

PARIS (Reuters) - France accused Azerbaijan on Friday of fanning the flames of riots in the French-ruled Pacific island of New Caledonia by flooding social media with what it said were misleading photos and videos targeting French police. Read full story

05/17/2024 7:25:00 p.m.·Malaysia

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Sydney Morning Herald

French officials see Azerbaijan’s foreign interference behind deadly riots in New Caledonia

Azerbaijan had invited separatists from the French territories last year, resulting in a group whose stated aim is to support “French liberation and anti-colonialist movements”.

05/16/2024 9:09:48 p.m.·Sydney, Australia

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Channel News Asia

France accuses Azerbaijan of interference in New Caledonia riots

PARIS: France accused Azerbaijan on Thursday (May 16) of "interference" in the politics of its Pacific territory of New Caledonia, which has seen deadly riots in recent days. Azerbaijan swiftly d

05/16/2024 3:18:00 p.m.·Singapore

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